We’ve all heard those sensational stories about movie studios shelling out millions for movie scripts and the tragic tales of broken dreams from perpetually unpublished screenwriters. Unfortunately, these confusing and conflicted extremes make it difficult to discern the industry’s actual climate. Is the demand for screenwriting high enough to justify and encourage you to pursue … Read more
While being a screenwriter can be challenging, it also has the potential to be a rewarding, lifelong career. Yet, does that mean screenwriting is a good career? Moreover, is it a good career for you? Screenwriting is a good career for talented writers passionate about and dedicated to creating entertainment and media productions. However, it … Read more
Are you hoping to break into screenwriting and hit the big time? Or perhaps you’re a struggling screenwriter wondering what you’re doing wrong. In either case, you might be questioning if most screenwriters are rich, and how you become one of them. Most screenwriters aren’t rich, yet many make more than enough money to live … Read more
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 is a form of magic that few narrative forms can match, and the industry draws in many aspiring great screenwriters. However, screenwriting is far from … Read more
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 game late” and lack experience in screenwriting can’t break into the industry? Not necessarily, but it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Here’s … Read more
Taking screenwriting classes can help to provide an excellent foundation for your education and future career as a screenwriter. However, these classes can be time-consuming or even a financial burden, which may lead you to question whether or not screenwriting classes are really worth it. Screenwriting classes are worth it to help improve your writing … Read more
So you’ve written a screenplay and are wondering what to do next. Screenplay competitions are a great avenue to consider! Some screenwriting competitions offer so much publicity that entering is usually considered a smart move–if you’ve got a strong script. Other screenwriting “competitions” are cruel scams run by online con artists to steal money from … Read more
So you know the basics of screenwriting, but you’re still staring at that blank page? Or you simply don’t like your own writing yet? Or you’re just ready to take your scripts to the next level! I thought now I would write about the best advice I’ve ever received for screenwriting, and the techniques and … Read more