Screenwriter Blog Posts
5 Tips on Choosing a Script Analyst — Warning You Could Choose One Who Knows Less Than You!
Most writers realize that when they finish their screenplay, at some point, they will need to get a script analysis / consultation. There are probably ...
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 ...
Great Sources of Good Story Ideas
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
How To Make An Audience Care About Your Characters
John Truby believes that focusing on details and character traits can lead to superficial characters. Melody Jackson, Ph.D. does, too. Go here to Learn what ...
Seven Major Career Skills For Screenwriter: What Can You Outsource?
One of the challenges for screenwriters and really many other active, ambitious creative people is trying to find time to do all the things they ...
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 ...
What Every Screenwriter Should Know About Branding
Thousands of screenplays and ideas get submitted to Hollywood every month so it becomes a big challenge to get your screenplay read and to have ...
WGA Agents List — Writers Guild Of America List of Agents Review
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 ...
Do You Have a Hook In Your Screenplay Logline?
When you pitch your screenplay to a Hollywood executive, whether in a one-on-one pitch in person or in a query letter, your story needs to ...
Market To Producers, Agents, or Managers First?
https://smartg.com/wp-content/uploads/wr-images/PD-AG-MG-First-FINAL.mp3 If you’re ready to market your screenplay, it’s likely you’ll plan to follow the advice of what most other industry professionals will tell ...
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