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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.
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Intermediate & Advanced Screenwriting
Discuss structure, character development, themes, pace, dialogue, and more related to the craft of writing scripts.
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Our Favorite Stuff
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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.
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Writing Exercises
Use to hone your writing skills.
Topics: 455
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Writing for TV
Discuss the craft of writing for television including: scripts, pilots, shows, bibles, formats, etc.
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Tips to write soap operas
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Writing Video Games
Discuss writing for video games and what goes into the scripts.
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Writers for Video Games?
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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Archive of commonly asked questions and answers regarding the business of screenwriting.
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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.
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TV
Discuss working as a TV writer, being a writers' assistant, the writers' room, staffing, showrunners, pitching, presentations and more.
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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
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.
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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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Posts: 13,892
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Netflix Spycraft Series
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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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Films
Discuss films you have seen at the theaters, on TV, streaming or on home video.
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Television
Discuss TV series, TV movies, limited series and miniseries on broadcast, cable, streaming and DVD.
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The Last of Us
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Writers & Scripts
Discuss script writers and film & TV scripts.
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2022 Blacklist scripts
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Articles & Blog Posts
Collection of posts from other script writing sites.
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The original post for this episode can be found here. John August: Hello and welcome. My name is John August. Craig Mazin: My name is Craig Mazin. John: This is Episode 588 of Scriptnotes, a podcast about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Today on the show, what happens...03-30-2023, 01:10 PM
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The 7 Deadly Sins list (See Handouts! Free!) is a picky little thing. Ignore at your peril, gentle reader. Profit from this wee excerpt from the superb The Girl with the Deep Blue Eyes by multiple-Edgar winner Lawrence Block. ***** He shook … Continue reading →
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In an extensive deep-dive, John and Craig attempt to create the definitive explanation of screenwriting credits. How are they determined? Who has copyright? And what really happens when a screenplay goes to arbitration? In our bonus segment for premium members, we look back on the 2023 awards season...03-28-2023, 07:13 AM
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Hi all,
Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but I was wondering about writing sequels/prequels of established films. Do managers ever consider reading a prequel/sequel spec script?
If you are unrepped, and are trying to get representation, would a manager ever consider...03-20-2023, 01:33 PM -
A few short stories (genre horror) have sold recently in bidding wars. Not that we can control that part, but is this an avenue worth exploring for everyday screenwriter trying to break in or is it just the same as someone that got a sitcom off twitter a few years ago. Just randomness?
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I was invited, like a million other idiots, to try googles new AI, Bard, and I find it very stupid and not in a novel way either. The chances of this AI or any other writing something even close to a screenplay is zero. Most AI even way back in the 1980's would screw up in a creative way. Bard is just...03-27-2023, 03:19 PM
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Another Done Deal Pro alum makes good . . .
Seriously though, I've never played a minute of the video game and I checked out of Walking Dead after s2, but very much enjoying Mazin's adaptation. surprisingly, the zombies themselves only take up about 20% of the story through the first...02-22-2023, 12:19 AM