To gain your own voice, you have to forget about having it heard.
— Allen Ginsberg
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Quote of the Day!
You sell a screenplay like you sell a car. If someone drives it off a cliff, that’s it.
- Rita Mae Brown
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Quote of the Day!
I don’t think screenplay writing is the same as writing — I mean, I think it’s blueprinting.
- Robert Altman
Monday, July 28, 2014
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Quote of the Day!
Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works.
—Virginia Woolf
Friday, July 25, 2014
Drama TV Script Contest!
Pilot Launch 2014 is looking for the next great TV drama pilot for network or cable television!
For the COMEDY TV Pilot Contest, click here.
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Our judges are seeking the next fresh voice in TV drama screenwriting! Brought to you by ScreenCraft andScript Chix, our mission is to connect great TV screenwriters with great TV producers. If you are an aspiring screenwriter with a one hour drama pilot teleplay, we want to read your script! Our grand prize winner will get on the phone with top industry executives. Our all-star jury panel includes executives from 3Arts Entertainment, HBO and Sony Pictures Television!
Enter for a chance to win our First Place Grand Prize Package which includes:
- $1,000 cash + professional consultation with the ScreenCraft team
- Personal phone introduction to our network of top Hollywood managers, agents and producers who specialize in TV development and production.
- Phone consultation with Jen Grisanti! Jen’s clients have sold dozens of pilots and two have gone to series! She has helped over 40 writers get staffed on top TV shows.
Jury includes:
- Jen Grisanti, acclaimed Story Consultant, International Speaker, Screenwriting Instructor for NBC’s Writers on the Verge, Blogger for The Huffington Post and author of many books. Jen’s development notes and professional career consultation are consistently regarded as the best in the industry.
- Ben Simpson, development executive, HBO, premium cable network with such hit dramatic shows as THE SOPRANOS, GAME OF THRONES, TRUE DETECTIVE, BOARDWALK EMPIRE, THE WIRE, ROME, JOHN ADAMS, THE PACIFIC, BAND OF BROTHERS and so many more.
- Ari Lubet, manager at 3Arts Entertainment, the management company and production company behind such shows as THE BLACK BOX (ABC), WITCHES OF EAST END (Lifetime), SILICON VALLEY (HBO), CARNIVALE (HBO), KINGS (NBC) and more. Clients of 3Arts Entertainment include many of the industry’s top TV screenwriters and such talented actors as Chris Evans, Keanu Reeves, Jessica Alba, Taylor Schilling, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Louis CK, Maya Rudolph, Kevin Hart, Mindy Kaling, George Lopez, Matt LeBlanc, BJ Novak, James Franco, Charlie Day, Ray William Johnson and many more!
- Manager at Kaplan/Perrone
- Development Executive at SONY Television
Deadlines and Fees:
- Regular Deadline: Sept 1 – $45
- Late/Final Deadline: Sept 15 – $65
With consultation provided by our contest partners at:
By entering this contest you agree to our Terms below.
Click the link below to get more info and submit.
Quote of the Day
We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.
—Ernest Hemingway
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014
Tales from the Script: Advice for New Screenwriters
The full DVD is available on Netflix instant! Check it out!
Friday, July 11, 2014
No country for old men - script
This is a must read script. It hits all the basics and is extremely good!
No Country for Old Men!
Let me know about any other scripts you want!
No Country for Old Men!
Let me know about any other scripts you want!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Quote of the Day!
Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts.
—Larry L. King
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
WRITING THE ACTION MOVIE (ONLINE WORKSHOP)
WRITING THE ACTION MOVIE
With George Strayton
With George Strayton
Supercharge Your Action!
Writing an action movie is about more than just chase sequences and explosions. It's about taking the adrenaline pumping visuals you see in your head, and making them read as dramatically on the page as they will appear on the screen.
In this 4 Week action writing workshop with action writer/producer George Strayton, you'll learn how to supercharge your action, and meet the demands of big budget Hollywood producers without sacrificing your artistic impulses.
Never Miss A Class!
Whether you sign up for the online or the in-person version of this workshop, you can watch unlimited video replays of each class. We keep them up for a full month after each session, so you can watch and re-watch on your own time and schedule.
Live outside of New York, or find yourself on a sudden trip to Tahiti? Participate live from anywhere in the world, with a computer and a Skype connection. You'll be able to see and hear everything, submit work, ask questions, and participate in the conversation, just like being in the room.
Third Thursdays with ISA! Coming up quick!
Come meet the ISA staff, including founder Craig James, and mingle with fellow ISA members and Industry Professionals at ISA's Third Thursdays. Half the battle of becoming a successful writer is knowing the right people, so come out and meet some of them!
There will be great Door Prizes including a free entry into the Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay Competition (Grand Prize Winner will receive $10,000 CASH!) and a half hour consult. There will be Happy Hour specials and, best of all, there is no cost for this event.
Please register for this event. You must register by noon on July 17 to be eligible for door prizes. You must present to collect any prizes.
Rock & Reilly's is located just west of San Vicente / Clark on Sunset Blvd. We will meet upstairs. Enter the bar, and head towards the back. There, you will see a set of stairs leading up to the 2nd floor. Parking is metered street parking, or please arrive early and park in the low-priced parking lot two blocks east of Rock & Reillys.
We look forward to seeing you there!
LOCATION
Rock & Reilly's
8911 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, 90069
United States
8911 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, 90069
United States
Contact them here
Story Expo!
Story Expo - September 5-7, 2014
STORY EXPO 2014 is the world’s biggest convention of writers from all mediums – screenwriters, TV writers, novelists, filmmakers, gamers, journalists, graphic novelists, actors, business people, comic book writers and more. Featuring over 110 world-renowned speakers, 100+ classes and 30+ exhibitors, Story Expo covers all aspects of story and writing – from craft to business to pitching to career.
Learn how and where your story is best told to achieve its greatest success both financially and creatively. Take control of your stories by learning the craft, learning which medium your stories are best told, understanding the business of storytelling, identifying and using the tools and resources available to you, understanding how to package and pitch your ideas and scripts, and using social media and other techniques to start and maintain a successful writing career. Also be able to pitch your scripts and stories to top production companies, agents and managers in our Story Expo Pitching Room . Last year’s companies included 20th Century Fox, CAA, Sony, Crackle, Participant Media, eOne, ABC Family more! Plus network with your peers from around the world during a fun, over-the-top weekend. Story Expo is like Comic-Con…but for writers.
At only $249, which includes all of the classes below, Story Expo promises to be one of the best investments you’ll make in your writing career.
2014 Screenwriters World Conference!
SCREENWRITERS WORLD CONFERENCE 2014
LEARN, MARKET AND NETWORK—ALL AT ONE EVENT.
Scribes from around the world will come together at Screenwriters World Conference 2014—the premier screenwriting conference for both professional and aspiring screenwriters. Experience the stellar lineup of high-quality screenwriting education sessions, offering invaluable advice for writing and selling your screenplay, along with informative panel discussions featuring movie and television executives and industry insiders.
If you’re serious about your screenwriting career, this is where you belong.
If you’re serious about your screenwriting career, this is where you belong.
August 15-17
Quote of the Day!
We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.
—Ernest Hemingway
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Tip of the Day!
Tip of the Day!
Every Scene needs a goal!
Simple as that. This prevents the story from being BORING! A boring story won't sell.
If every scene has a goal then there will be movement and actions that keep our attention throughout the story!
Next time you’re watching a movie and you start feeling bored, ask yourself “What’s the character’s goal right now?” If you don’t know it’s probably because there simply isn’t one. Movies are boring when characters lack goals. This means that every single scene in your screenplay should be driving towards something.
Have fun with the goals!
Have a good day!
Every Scene needs a goal!
Simple as that. This prevents the story from being BORING! A boring story won't sell.
If every scene has a goal then there will be movement and actions that keep our attention throughout the story!
Next time you’re watching a movie and you start feeling bored, ask yourself “What’s the character’s goal right now?” If you don’t know it’s probably because there simply isn’t one. Movies are boring when characters lack goals. This means that every single scene in your screenplay should be driving towards something.
Have fun with the goals!
Have a good day!
Monday, July 7, 2014
Tip of the Day!
Tip of the day!
KNOW YOUR STORY!
In other words have a strong outline of your story. This will help you to stay on track and know exactly what is going to happen in each scene. Knowing your ending is key too, by knowing the ending before you start writing you'll know exactly where to write towards!
Outline!
Some writers have outlines that are 100 pages or more and spend months on the outline as well.
If you have a strong outline, you'll have a strong story.
Have a good day!
KNOW YOUR STORY!
In other words have a strong outline of your story. This will help you to stay on track and know exactly what is going to happen in each scene. Knowing your ending is key too, by knowing the ending before you start writing you'll know exactly where to write towards!
Outline!
Some writers have outlines that are 100 pages or more and spend months on the outline as well.
If you have a strong outline, you'll have a strong story.
Have a good day!
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Tip of the Day
Tip of the Day!
Write what you know!
You're more likely to write something good and worth reading if you know what you're talking about. You know what type of writer you are and you know your own strengths, so use them to your advantage.
If you’re not sure what your strengths are ask somebody you trust to read your work and have them tell you what they think is strong in your writing. The sooner you figure it out, the sooner you’ll write something that feels amazing!
Most screenwriters have some type of personal connection to their work and have had similar experiences as the ones in their writing.
So, just think long and hard about what you know and the experiences you have had.
Have a wonderful day!
Write what you know!
You're more likely to write something good and worth reading if you know what you're talking about. You know what type of writer you are and you know your own strengths, so use them to your advantage.
If you’re not sure what your strengths are ask somebody you trust to read your work and have them tell you what they think is strong in your writing. The sooner you figure it out, the sooner you’ll write something that feels amazing!
Most screenwriters have some type of personal connection to their work and have had similar experiences as the ones in their writing.
So, just think long and hard about what you know and the experiences you have had.
Have a wonderful day!
Friday, July 4, 2014
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Tip of the Day!
Hey it's time for the tip of the day!
Write every single day!
Simple enough, if you write everyday you'll get better and more at ease with writing.
It's all about discipline! It can be hard to write everyday but as long as you write something down it will help you in the long run.
I simply write down ideas for future scripts if I can think of anything else.
Have input on this tip, comment below.
Thanks!
Write every single day!
Simple enough, if you write everyday you'll get better and more at ease with writing.
It's all about discipline! It can be hard to write everyday but as long as you write something down it will help you in the long run.
I simply write down ideas for future scripts if I can think of anything else.
Have input on this tip, comment below.
Thanks!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Tip of the day!
Everyday I'll post a screenwriting related tip! Have any suggestions or tips post a comment please thanks.
TIP OF THE DAY
If you like a movie, read the script!
You can learn so much from reading the successful scripts of movie you find interesting. Read, read, read! You'll learn so much!
TIP OF THE DAY
If you like a movie, read the script!
You can learn so much from reading the successful scripts of movie you find interesting. Read, read, read! You'll learn so much!
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