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Basics of Screenwriting
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Frequently Asked Writing Questions
Archive of commonly asked questions and answers regarding screenwriting.
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Loglines and Query Letters
Receive suggestions & feedback on loglines and letters you are working on.
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2,429 51,701
Script Pages Feedback
Receive suggestions & feedback on your script pages from aspiring writers to industry pros.
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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.
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Writing Exercises
Use to hone your writing skills.
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456 13,182
Writing for TV
Discuss the craft of writing for television including: scripts, pilots, shows, bibles, formats, etc.
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1,110 7,347
Bono
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Writing Video Games
Discuss writing for video games and what goes into the scripts.
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JS90
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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.
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4,318 46,829
Business Questions and Advice
Ask and answer specific questions about the business of writing for film and TV, meetings, interviews and contracts & agreements.
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EvilRbt
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Frequently Asked Questions
Archive of commonly asked questions and answers regarding the business of screenwriting.
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86 1,142
Script Deals
Discuss the various scripts, books, short stories, articles, pitches and treatments set up and sold for features and TV shows.
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Rantanplan
TV
Discuss working as a TV writer, being a writers' assistant, the writers' room, staffing, showrunners, pitching, presentations and more.
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201 2,067
JS90
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General
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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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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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Classes, Contests, Conferences, Festivals, Groups, Panels & Seminars
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Last Post: Nicholl 2023
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figment
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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.
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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.
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2,397 30,783
Movies & Television
Films
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Television
Discuss TV series, TV movies, limited series and miniseries on broadcast, cable, streaming and DVD.
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Last Post: The Last of Us
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Ethos
by Ethos
Writers & Scripts
Discuss script writers and film & TV scripts.
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1,788 20,656
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by Prezzy
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    In 2009 I sold a screenplay to a small LA based company. Less than six months after they bought the screenplay, the company disbanded. The producer told me it would be in turnaround with a new company. Disappointed, I forgot about it and moved on with my life....
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    I knew this would be a long one. But it feels like they won't even try to resolve it until 90% of current writers and actors are broke/give up/change careers so then they can pay even less.

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    Hello Done Deal Community,

    In 2009 I sold a screenplay to a small LA based company. Less than six months after they bought the screenplay, the company disbanded. The producer told me it would be in turnaround with a new company. Disappointed, I forgot about it and moved on with my life....
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