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Mission Critical Script Formatting: 7 Keys to Make Sure Your Screenplay is Properly Formatted Before Sending It Out

Melody Jackson — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:21:11 +0000

Mission Critical: 7 Keys to Make Sure Your Screenplay is Properly Formatted Before Sending It Out When it comes to getting your screenplay noticed by industry professionals, formatting is not just a minor detail—it’s mission critical. Proper formatting ensures that your screenplay is easy to read and follows industry standards, making it more likely to […]

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Proven Strategies for Selling a Screenplay Through Effective Email Queries

Melody Jackson — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:55:19 +0000

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, so it’s essential to present your script and pitch it with a compelling and professional message. Start by making sure […]

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

Melody Jackson — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:10:30 +0000

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 refining your story for too long versus rushing and sending it out too soon. Sending your script out too early […]

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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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Tips to Get The Best Actor Headshots Of Your Life

Melody Jackson — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:20:36 +0000

This single most critical element of your success until you're a star is your headshot. There's no getting around it, you have to have a great headshot since it's the first way most agents, managers, and casting directors see you. So the bottom line is that you gotta do whatever you can to get a fabulous shot! Over our many years of helping thousands of actors, here are a few things we've found that will help you get your best headshot:

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