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To release a screenplay into the world too soon: this is one of the most common mistakes a writer can make. You are so eager of having it read, aren’t you? But once the script is out there, it’s too…
Continue reading Things To Do Before You Submit Your Screenplay
For you, The Screenwriter’s Ultimate Guide To Hollywood Terminology from Screencraft. Do you know the meaning of…. & (AND), ABOVE THE LINE, AGAINST, BEAT SHEET, BELOW THE LINE, BIDDING WAR, COVERAGE, CREATIVE EXECUTIVE, DEVELOPMENT HELL, ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER, ELEVATOR PITCH, FILM CANON (OR JUST “CANON”), FOUR QUADRANT MOVIE, SCALE, SPEC SCRIPT, STORY CANON, TENT POLE …? Well, you…
A selection of very of talented film and TV makers talking about their craft. What could be better? The first video shows selected screenwriters discussing writing. My favourites? William Goldman (just a touch of him here, check William Goldman speaks for…
Continue reading Ten Amazing Discussions on Screenwriting and Filmmaking from the Masters of Cinema
For you, a very useful article on things that screenwriters should never say to executives (and to any film professionals, should I add): 16 Things Screenwriters Should Never Say To Hollywood Executives (from Screencraft). Take good note! More on Screenwriting? Check…
Top horror writer Stephen King knows a few tricks in the trade. Let’s take advantage of him and benefit from his experience by reading 17 Must Read Screenwriting Lessons From Stephen King. Two samples here: About Pacing And Killing Darlings…
