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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How To Host Your First Table Read
Taken your script through a few rounds of notes and rewrites? Not sure what to do next? Use your first table read to take your screenplay to the next level!
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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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6 Ways to Brand Yourself as a Screenwriter
How can you sell people on the idea that your screenwriting voice needs to be heard? Good personal branding will help other people help you!
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Is Your Screenplay a Blueprint or a Novel?
If a screenplay is merely a blueprint for a movie, does that mean it can’t still read like a beautifully written novel? Explore the balance!
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Managers, Agents, and Execs: A Film Industry Breakdown
Before you set up meetings with film industry insiders, know the difference between them all: how can they help you, and how do they differ?
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