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Basics of Screenwriting
Discuss and ask questions about format, dialogue, sluglines, transitions, etc. related to script writing.
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Frequently Asked Writing Questions
Archive of commonly asked questions and answers regarding screenwriting.
Topics: 61
Posts: 1,278
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Intermediate & Advanced Screenwriting
Discuss structure, character development, themes, pace, dialogue, and more related to the craft of writing scripts.
Topics: 4,745
Posts: 104,410
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First Ten Pages: What Readers Want
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Loglines and Query Letters
Receive suggestions & feedback on loglines and letters you are working on.
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Script Pages Feedback
Receive suggestions & feedback on your script pages from aspiring writers to industry pros.
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Script Pages Feedback - Advanced
Receive candid feedback on your writing from Mazin, Lowell, Haas, BDZ & TK.
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Story & Title Development
Receive suggestions & feedback on developing your story and titles for your script.
Topics: 774
Posts: 12,324
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Writing Exercises
Use to hone your writing skills.
Topics: 409
Posts: 11,688
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Results - Valentine's Day 2021 contest
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Writing for TV
Discuss the craft of writing for television including: scripts, pilots, shows, bibles, formats, etc.
Topics: 1,096
Posts: 7,292
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TV bible question
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Writing Video Games
Discuss writing for video games and what goes into the scripts.
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Posts: 52
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Agents, Lawyers & Managers
Discuss relationships with agents, lawyers & managers as well as swap information on experiences, background, and advice in working with them.
Topics: 4,271
Posts: 45,713
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Parting ways with manager - advice needed
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Business Questions and Advice
Ask and answer specific questions about the business of writing for film and TV, meetings, interviews and contracts & agreements.
Topics: 4,488
Posts: 65,696
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Frequently Asked Questions
Archive of commonly asked questions and answers regarding the business of screenwriting.
Topics: 86
Posts: 1,142
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Script Deals
Discuss the various scripts, books, short stories, articles, pitches and treatments set up and sold for features and TV shows.
Topics: 1,007
Posts: 11,458
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Shortest & Longest Specs?
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TV
Discuss working as a TV writer, being a writers' assistant, the writers' room, staffing, showrunners, pitching, presentations and more.
Topics: 194
Posts: 1,995
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Announcements, News, & Opportunities
Post want ads, info on events, classes, lectures, contests, projects available, updates, offer services, news, film festivals, personal accomplishments or endeavors, etc. related to script writing.
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Posts: 6,113
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Articles, Books, Blogs, Magazines, Social Media, Videos & Podcasts
Discuss various film & TV script writing related articles, books, magazines, social media, videos and podcasts you like.
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Posts: 12,960
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Classes, Contests, Conferences, Festivals, Groups, Panels & Seminars
Discuss & ask questions about various screenwriting classes, contests, fellowships, conferences, festivals, groups, and panels & seminars that you have entered, attended or are interested in knowing more about. Share advice, successes, and problems.
Topics: 2,413
Posts: 38,425
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Research and Resources
Discuss and exchange info on helpful resources & sites for researching topics you are writing about in your scripts.
Topics: 1,542
Posts: 13,843
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Officer.com site for research
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Sites, Services, Software, & Supplies
Discuss and/or review websites, services, script readers, software, apps, technical issues, computers and supplies you use all related to script writing.
Topics: 2,327
Posts: 30,088
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Films
Discuss films you have seen at the theaters, on TV, streaming or on home video.
Topics: 7,285
Posts: 130,327
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Extracurricular Activities
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Television
Discuss TV series, TV movies, limited series and miniseries on broadcast, cable, streaming and DVD.
Topics: 2,910
Posts: 44,140
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Jeopardy
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Writers & Scripts
Discuss script writers and film & TV scripts.
Topics: 1,779
Posts: 20,607
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Articles
Collection of articles from other screenwriting sites.
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Posts: 394
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I watch Jeopardy pretty regularly. The last couple of months there have been tons of screenwriters on the show. I assume COVID has forced the producers to select contestants mostly from the LA area, but it's funny how almost every recent episode has had at least one screenwriter. I think there were...Yesterday, 06:58 PM
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A reader banks the money she would have spent entering contests and uses it to create something that shows her craft.
The post Screenwriting competitions aren’t worth the money first appeared on John August.
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It’s Friday Question time. What’s yours?
Michael starts us off.
When you direct an episode on a show you haven't worked on before, does the showrunner first give you a heads-up on any unusual on-set dynamics such as 2 co-stars who don't get along or an actor who is...Yesterday, 06:05 AM -
Hi,
I am still working hard on all my writing,
Just wondering. HOW did COVID pandemic affect the script(screenplay) business and and more specifically the spec business.
This is what folks are telling me. Write more TV scripts. Write more novels. Write more webisodes....03-04-2021, 07:02 AM
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I watch Jeopardy pretty regularly. The last couple of months there have been tons of screenwriters on the show. I assume COVID has forced the producers to select contestants mostly from the LA area, but it's funny how almost every recent episode has had at least one screenwriter. I think there were...Yesterday, 06:58 PM
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Do you take time to make sure you're writing stories in the right genre that best suit your talents?
I ask this because I'll see people post ideas that are more drama by nature -- but then they tend to be funny in posts and other ways. Or vice versa, write comedy and it's clear maybe they...02-19-2021, 06:53 AM -
A reader banks the money she would have spent entering contests and uses it to create something that shows her craft.
The post Screenwriting competitions aren’t worth the money first appeared on John August.
More...Yesterday, 05:00 PM -
The following is an in-depth post on the topic to give new writers a thorough understanding. If you’re a guest or member who doesn’t like to read long posts, then I strongly suggest that you immediately leave the thread.
FIRST TEN PAGES: WHAT READERS WANT
(Note: the following...09-30-2020, 01:39 PM