Screenwriter Blog Posts

Marketing Your Screenplay Masterpiece: A Screenwriter’s 12-Point Checklist to Know If It’s Ready to Go

Every screenwriter dreams of the moment when their script catches the attention of producers and studios, but how do you know when it’s good enough ...

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Melody Jackson

Selling A Script: How To Increase Your Odds

Maybe you’ve just completed re-writing the last page of your script. Now you’re excited about the idea of selling your screenplay to a studio or ...

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Melody Jackson

Screenwriting 101: A Practical Guide for First-Time Screenwriters

Just finished your first screenplay draft? This practical guide for first-time screenwriters offers a step-by-step checklist to strengthen your concept, structure, formatting, and rewrites.

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Melody Jackson

How To Write a Treatment For Your Screenplay: 7 Critical Tips

Previously I wrote about the great benefits of writing treatments for your screenplays instead of jumping directly into writing the scenes themselves. In case you ...

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Melody Jackson

Literary Agent Or Literary Manager For Screenwriters?

Once you finish your screenplay, you have to get it out to the market to find an agent or manager, but most screenwriters don't know ...

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Melody Jackson

Screenwriter’s Literary Manager or Literary Agent: Which To Go For?

For screenwriters who want a career in screenwriting, most will eventually need a good Literary Manager or Literary Agent who can get you into offices ...

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Melody Jackson

Screenwriting 101 — The Basics

by Brigette Schoenung At Smart Girls, screenwriters at every level of their craft contact us, from beginners to professional writers who have had their scripts ...

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Melody Jackson

Avoid Common Formatting Pitfalls: How to Ensure Your Script is Format-Ready Before You Submit

Screenplay formatting adheres to specific industry standards that are essential for professional recognition. The accepted format includes using Courier font in 12-point size, which ensures ...

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Melody Jackson

The Fastest Way To Get A Literary Agent For Your Screenplay

If your intention is to be a professional, working screenwriter – whether in Los Angeles, Alabama, Michigan or Australia, being represented by an agent or ...

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Melody Jackson

The Seeds For Screenwriter’s Success

One of the challenges is that you will mostly get negative feedback when you have your script reviewed or even considered for production. And yes, ...

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Melody Jackson