If you’ve written a screenplay, if you’re even thinking about it, or if you’ve already completed one or more, then you’ve probably imagined what it would be like to see your story come to life on the screen. … I can tell you that there is nothing more fulfilling as a screenwriter than seeing your work come to life on the screen — even in a small way. It’s the ultimate thrill. It is much easier to do this than you might think…
Screenwriters sometimes ask me what I think about approaching the WGA West Literary Agents as a possible way to obtain representation. Theoretically, it’s a good idea, as it is a list of the agents who are franchised by the Writers Guild of America as being legitimate agencies for writers, but there are several major caveats…
Nothing kills a good story like bad dialogue. If it is predictable, stilted, boring, or trite, or any of the other ills that can befall the dialogue, script readers won’t get past the first few pages before deciding to advise the producer to “pass.” Writing great dialogue is a challenge, but if you have this
Formatting your screenplay the right way is a barrier-to-entry. It’s one of those things you want to get right simply so that the script reader isn’t distracted by it being wrong. The funny thing is that if you format a script the right way, it doesn’t earn you points on the positive side, but if
Most writers realize that when they finish their screenplay, at some point, they will need to get a script analysis / consultation. There are probably thousands of people who are offering to do this, from college screenwriting teachers and out-of-work producers, to other aspiring screenwriters, and career script consultants. WARNING! The danger of going with someone who…
WOW! Every once in a while, time goes by so fast that I’ll suddenly realize it’s been a long time since I sent out one of my “weekly” news emails to my subscribers — YET I have a commitment to send them every week! When that happens, whether I’ve missed one week or three months,
Smart Girls Productions
4335 Van Nuys Blvd., #322
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
smartgirls@smartg.com | 818 907-6511
Copyright 1999 – 2024
Merchant Services Verification Seal.