Help! I Cannot Finish my Screenplay
Okay, we’ve all been here. You reach a point in your writing where you think to yourself: “I cannot finish my screenplay!” You …
Screenwriting
Screenwriting is the heavy lifting of all movie projects. Without a great script, it is impossible to produce a great film. The following articles are written by experts with years of experience writing for both film and television. Even if you do not live in Hollywood or have any industry connections, the following articles will give you actionable tactics on how to get your writing noticed, read and sold.
How To Use Foreshadowing In Your Screenplay
To avoid having any one element of foreshadowing be too obvious, often the writer will throw in some red herrings–some things that could be foreshadowing but in fact don’t pay off or pay off in a different way than we expect. The person who has the gun in the drawer may become an immediate suspect in our minds, but later maybe we see him use it to light his cigarette and we realize it’s not a real gun (of course he may have a real one somewhere else….). That kind of misdirection keeps the audience guessing.
The Screenwriters Guide to Option Agreements
If you’re like most screenwriters, the scenario you’re working towards, aside from on outright purchase of your spec script, is getting an option …
3 Must-Haves For Your Sample TV Spec Script
Television staff writers hold some of the most coveted (and highest paid) writing positions in Hollywood. And your first step toward ‘breaking in’ …
5 Easy Ways To Get Your Screenplay Noticed
In this screenwriting article, motion picture executive Scott Kirkpatrick shares five tips to get your screenplay noticed.
Should You Write A TV Series Or Feature Film?
Should you write a TV series instead of a feature film? With the increasing number of scripted series competing for our attention, especially …
5 Screenwriting Secrets Every Writer Should Know
In this filmmaking article, producer Jason Brubaker talks about the importance of screenwriting and having a good screenplay.
How To Pitch A Screenplay So They Listen
Are you wondering how to pitch a screenplay? You’re not alone. The other day I got an email from a writer who had …
3 Screenwriting Pitfalls That Will Wreck Your Career
Most novice screenwriters think getting screwed over in Hollywood all boils down to story theft, but in truth, story theft rarely takes place. Instead, they overlook the very real screenwriting pitfalls that can cause unnecessary career setbacks.
Should Screenwriters Stick With Movie Formula?
In this screenwriting article, screenwriter Anna Kemp explains why screenwriters should just stick with movie formula.
How To Give Your Screenplay Emotional Intelligence
If you want to write a good movie, you need to give your screenplay emotional intelligence. “Chasing the Monster Idea” is a book by …
The Best Screenplay Contests For Serious Screenwriters
In this screenwriting article, we explore the 10 best screenplay contests according to Hollywood executives.