Screenwriting
Is It Hard To Become a Screenwriter?
Everyone has experienced THAT movie, the one which transported you out of your world and changed you in some unfathomable and irreversible way. The art of writing for the screen Read more…
Poetry
When Is Something Poetry?
It is wonderful that the world has experienced a renewed interest and passion for poetry, with poets like Rupi Kapur and Taylor Knott Gregson commanding millions of followers. Many hail Read more…
Playwriting
Why Are Plays Divided Into Scenes?
Plays have a formal structure that allows playwrights to translate their creative vision into a live stage setting. Part of the structure of a successful play is creating scenes that Read more…
Publishing
How Many Books Do Authors Write?
As an author, you more than likely suspect that it doesn’t pay well to write just one book, unless you’re already famous. If you’re just starting out writing your creations, Read more…
Publishing
Are Publishing Rights the Same as Copyright?
Once your book is published, can you use it in promotional materials or in your portfolio? Or does the publisher have the rights to it instead? Are the rights to Read more…
Publishing
Are the Publisher and Author the Same Person?
When it comes to publishing a book, several moving parts work interdependently. The author and publisher work so closely together that some might assume they’re the same. Unless the author Read more…
Poetry
How Many Lines Should a Poem Have?
As a poet, you control how long a poem can be. Use short lines, and the poem will be longer, while a poem with longer lines can have the same Read more…
Screenwriting
How To Become a Screenwriter With No Experience
Screenwriting is a highly competitive field where some dedicate years to study, failed pitches, and missed opportunities before finally landing a job. Does that mean those who “got in the Read more…
Playwriting
How Much Do Broadway Playwrights Make?
Broadway has long been considered the most illustrious form of theatre, with its huge-scale production value and enormous crowds to match. The writers behind these productions may tell a different Read more…
Playwriting
How Much Commission Do Plays Pay?
If you’ve ever sat in the audience of a play you really enjoy, you’ve probably wondered who wrote the play and how they got paid for it, or maybe you Read more…