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Stop “Writing What You Know” and Do This Instead

If you've considered yourself any writer for more than approximately one hour, you've likely heard…

Zach Gonzalez-LandisNovember 26, 2024

5 Movie Cliches You Should Avoid in Your Script's Opening

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Movie Clichés You Should Avoid in Your Script’s Opening According to Pro Readers

Are you using these movie clichés at the beginning of your script? When reading hundreds…

Emily JAugust 10, 2022

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How to Know It’s Time to Write Your True Story

You have a true personal story. Are you ready to write it? From Insecure to Minari, contemporary creators…

Chris Courtney MartinMay 20, 2022

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5 Tips From Iconic Screenwriters to Sooth Your Spec Writing Soul

Writing specs that stand out can be really discouraging. Here's some advice from some screenwriting…

Brian T. ArnoldFebruary 9, 2022

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How Do I Write a Query Letter Literary Reps Will Be Excited By?

You wrote a great book... now it's time to write a great query letter. In…

Emily JSeptember 24, 2021

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What Can I Do to Impress a Showrunner?

You’ve got your reps, you have a strong writing portfolio, and now, you believe you’re…

Emily JSeptember 15, 2021

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Is My Story Idea a Movie or a Book?

You have the next brilliant idea for a story, but is it gripping enough for…

Emily JAugust 24, 2021

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What Should I Look for in My First Manager?

“How do I get a manager?” It’s a question hot on the lips of aspiring…

Brian T. ArnoldAugust 18, 2021

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How Do I Write a Book Producers Will Want to Turn Into a Movie?

Features are expensive and fewer and fewer producers want to take a gamble on a…

Emily JJuly 28, 2021

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How Do I Talk to Reps and Execs About My Film Idea?

No one knows their story better than a writer, but telling the story in an…

Emily JJuly 14, 2021

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Stop “Writing What You Know” and Do This Instead

Movie Clichés You Should Avoid in Your Script’s Opening According to Pro Readers

How to Know It’s Time to Write Your True Story

5 Tips From Iconic Screenwriters to Sooth Your Spec Writing Soul

How Do I Write a Query Letter Literary Reps Will Be Excited By?

What Can I Do to Impress a Showrunner?

Is My Story Idea a Movie or a Book?

What Should I Look for in My First Manager?

How Do I Write a Book Producers Will Want to Turn Into a Movie?

How Do I Talk to Reps and Execs About My Film Idea?

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