Screenwriter Blog Posts
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 a manager CAN make a huge difference — though not ...
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5 Quick & Easy Ways To Establish Credibility In Your Query Letter
When you write a query letter, your first and foremost challenge is to summarize your 100+ page story to a paragraph-or-two-long pitch that gets people excited enough to read it. But if they’re borderline interested, ...
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Three Screenplay Pitch Openings That Hook Audiences Instantly
When it comes time to market and sell your screenplay, you will need to learn to pitch your screenplay -- both on paper and out loud. Some writers would rather put a spoon in their ...
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And Your Point Is?
It surprises me to find that so many screenwriters don't realize that they need to have a point to their story. By the time all is said and done, at the end of your 90-minute ...
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Using Archetypes in Screenwriting
VIDEO! The librarian, the warrior, the free spirit… archetypes are a great jumping off point to help clarify where we want to go with a character. Kristan Higgins Some tropes are universal. Boy meets girl. ...
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10 Mistakes Screenwriters Make That Drive Readers Crazy
Completing a screenplay is a huge accomplishment. Getting a Hollywood executive to read your script is another big accomplishment. The last thing you want to do is to blow your chances to get a “Recommend” ...
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Mastering the Art of Subtext: The Ultimate Skill for Brilliant Dialogue
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 ...
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The Thieves of Hollywood: How to Protect Your Screenplay… or Not
“I’m afraid someone will steal my script. I’ve worked so hard on it and it’s really unique. I would be devastated if it got stolen. ” First, let me say this. I originally wrote this ...
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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 to get it out to them? There’s a delicate balance between ...
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Proven Strategies for Selling a Screenplay Through Effective Email Queries
Crafting an effective email query to pitch your screenplay to try to sell it is a vital step in capturing the attention of production companies and industry decision-makers. Your email serves as the first impression, ...
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How To Create A Tipping Point In Your Screenwriting Career
One of the most critical elements of success in any field, and especially, in Hollywood as a screenwriter, is to take consistent, directed action in moving forward toward your goal. Whether you are focused on ...
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