Screenwriter Blog Posts

Literary Agent Or Literary Manager For Screenwriters?

Once you finish your screenplay, you have to get it out to the market to find an agent or manager, but most screenwriters don't know ...

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Melody Jackson

Don’t Even Think About Selling Your Screenplay Until You Do These 7 Things

So, you’ve finally finished your screenplay! Congratulations! This is an exciting time in your career, and you’re probably anxious to get it on the market ...

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Melody Jackson

Don’t Let Formatting Kill Your Writing Flow: The Case for a Professional Script Typing Service

Stop Fighting Your Software and Start Writing Your Story: Why Pro Script Typing is the Secret Weapon Writing a screenplay takes an enormous amount of ...

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Melody Jackson

How Do I Get a Literary Agent for My Script so Producers Will Read It? — ASK SMART GIRL SERIES

I have just started a new series of posts called ASK SMART GIRL! Each week or so I will be answering some of the questions ...

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Melody Jackson

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 ...

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Melody Jackson

Interest A Star With A Great Character Arc

A great Character Arc not only makes a story work, but it’s “acting bait” for a movie star. Every action your main character takes should be toward ...

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Melody Jackson

Should I Put 1 or 2 Spaces Between Sentences?

In dialogue, how many spaces between sentences? Are there 2 blank spaces between the period and the next sentence? Or 1 blank space? Actually, Guy, it’s ...

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Melody Jackson

Show Your Screenwriting Talents With A Short Film

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 ...

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Melody Jackson

5 Ways to Establish Your Screenwriter Identity

Screenwriters often wonder whether they should write screenplays in the same genre or if they should write in different genres to show their range. Find ...

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Melody Jackson

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 ...

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Melody Jackson

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 ...

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Melody Jackson