What We've Learned from Reading 2000+ Scripts
What makes a script an impactful read? After reading 2000+ scripts for our free screenwriting contests, here are our biggest takeaways!
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Learn the Unspoken Rules of Screenwriting (So That You Can Break Them)
There are countless screenwriting rules that mystify even the most seasoned writers. Let's navigate how to use those rules to your writing advantage!
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How to Get Your First Screenwriting Literary Manager
Finding a screenwriting manager for your creative vision and career goals be tough. Let's navigate the steps you can take to find the right fit!
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The Best Modern Coming-of-Age Screenplays (And What We Can Learn From Them)
The coming-of-age genre is one of cinema’s greatest evergreens. Let's take a look at five of the best coming-of-age screenplays of the last decade!
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How to Expand Your Script's Characters
Writing complex characters can be a rewarding challenge. Dig deeper & take your screenplay’s characters to the next level!
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Writer Duos: How Joel and Ethan Coen Write A Screenplay
Joel and Ethan Coen might be the most well-known filmmaking duo in recent film history. Learn how they write screenplays together, from their own words.
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The Three Phases of Writing a Film
A film is made three times: on the page, on set, and finally, in the edit. But what do these phases of writing a film mean when it comes to storytelling?
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5 Great TV Show Cold Opens & Why They Work
A well-written cold open can hook your reader in the first few pages of your script. Here are 5 cold opens to pick some pointers for your own scripts!
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The Truth About Writing Music into Your Screenplay
Screenwriters have long been cautioned to avoid writing music into their screenplays. Here's how to make songs in screenplays work!
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