WD 48-Hour Screenplay Throwdown: Summer '21
Get ready to rumble again! It’s time to throw down your screenwriting skills and see if you’ve got what it takes to be the last writer standing!
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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 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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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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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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How To Balance a Day Job & a Screenwriting Journey
It’s easy to get frustrated trying to balance your passion for screenwriting and the ennui of a less-than-ideal day job. So how can you cope?
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The Art of the One-Location Screenplay
Writing a one-location screenplay could be the exercise in constraint that your storytelling skills need to excel (and maybe even sell).
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Turn Your Idea Into a First Draft in 6 Weeks
You have this great idea… now what? Let's get your story on the page, step-by-step, in the screenwriter's version of a Couch to 5K!
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Ways To Rejuvenate Your Creative Process During A Pandemic
Losing creative momentum in the wake of an isolating collective crisis is real and very distressing. So let's get back in a rhythm together!
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