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

Melody Jackson — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:10:30 +0000

Crafting a screenplay that captures the imagination of producers and studios is a critical step for any screenwriter looking to make an impact in the film industry. Knowing when your script is ready to be marketed is just as important as writing it. Here is a comprehensive checklist that can help you determine if your […]

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Mastering the Art of Subtext: The Ultimate Skill for Brilliant Dialogue

Melody Jackson — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:03:52 +0000

Let’s chat about subtext in screenwriting, shall we? I hope you said “By all means, yes!” because it is truly a game-changer for your screenplay when you master the art of writing subtext into your dialogue. I decided to write this article because I’ve been critiquing a lot of screenplays lately where the dialogue is […]

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Great Sources of Good Story Ideas

Melody Jackson — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:16:15 +0000

Where do good story ideas for a screenplay come from? It could be anywhere! As a screenwriter, it’s a good idea to always be tuned in to listening for story ideas that inspire you. These good ideas for screenplays sometimes pop into your head and you run with it. Other times, the idea spout dries […]

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Establish Credibility Before They Read Your Script

Melody Jackson — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:39:07 +0000

Once you have polished your script, gotten a thumbs up from a professional script analyst, and you also feel it's ready to go, then you have to get it out to the market to have your chance at getting it on the big screen. Going to market may seem overwhelming in some ways because you are putting yourself out there for the rejection that you fear. One of the best ways to get your unsolicited screenplay out to the market is through a query letter mailing campaign. Or if you are able to pitch in person, that is great too. You somehow first have to create opportunities to let execs know that you have a great screenplay.

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Screenwriting 101 — The Basics

Melody Jackson — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 22:41:49 +0000

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 produced. Some of our newer writers may have taken only one class or have only studied a couple of screenwriting books, and we still see many of them making common mistakes […]

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Submitting Your Screenplay: What To Do When A Producer Wants You To Submit Through An Agent You Don’t Have

Melody Jackson — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:03:52 +0000

When you feel like your script is ready for producers to read, you have to make every effort you can to get the attention of a legitimate producer. You can do that by sending them emails or meeting them somewhere or maybe trying to get them on the phone. It’s an exciting process when you […]

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