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HOW TO TALK TO WRITERS

If you're a producer who wants the best out of your writer you have got to know how to talk to him!

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THE THREE VITAL ELEMENTS OF A SCREENPLAY

The three most important elements of a screenplay are theme, character and plot. If you get these three elements working smoothly with one another then you will get a good story.

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SOME TIPS ON WRITING SCREENPLAY OUTLINES

I thought I’d share some of my experience and thoughts about writing screenplay outlines...

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HOW TO ENRICH THE WORLD AND YOURSELF AT THE SAME TIME!

The Humanitas Prize Call for Entries is now open. If you’ve written a qualifying script you could win $10,000 tax free or more. Inquire within...

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HOW TO SELL YOUR SCRIPT WITH OR WITHOUT AN AGENT

Let’s face it. Everyone has a script. Even writers. The trick isn’t writing a script. The trick is selling it.

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OUR BUSINESS IS COMMUNICATING. SO WHY ARE SOME SO BAD AT IT?

There's nothing more frustrating than getting an email from a producer asking if I’m interested in writing a screenplay and then, when I email back and convey my interest, all I hear are—

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MOOSE: THE LEAST KNOWN THREE STOOGES SUPPORTING PLAYER

My old black lab was a handsome fellow, as labs go. He was also a crazy-ass maniac who could definitely teach Marley a thing or two.

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WHY PRODUCERS MUST STUDY SCREENWRITING

Without a solid understanding of screenplay structure a producer has no way of knowing whether his screenplay is good or bad.

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PLOT CONTROL 3.0 PLOT STRUCTURING & SCREENWRITING SOFTWARE

Structure your screenplays faster, better and easier with the help of this outstanding new software!

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PHILOSOPHER'S STEW

A short story that will make you think twice about what you "swallow"

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42ND ANNUAL HUMANITAS PRIZE CALL FOR ENTRIES

ATTENTION WRITERS! WIN $10,000 OR MORE! Call for Entries opens September 7, 2016. Read on...

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ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL WRITER

A successful writer doesn't have to have all of these traits, but the more he possesses the more successful he will be.

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FINAL DRAFT 10 REVIEW

Final Draft’s latest screenwriting software upgrade is a winner!

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FORMULA FOR A SUCCESSFUL PRESCHOOL SERIES: ENTERTAIN FIRST, EDUCATE LAST

A Dragon Tale: How an Emmy-nominated PBS preschool series almost died at birth...

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SO YOU THINK ROBOTS CAN'T REPLACE ARTISTS

A message from the future with a warning for all creative souls...

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SCREENWRITING JOB WEBSITES

No agent? No industry contacts? No relatives in the biz? Start Here! 

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43RD ANNUAL HUMANITAS PRIZE CALL FOR ENTRIES

ATTENTION WRITERS! WIN $10,000 OR MORE! Call for Entries opens September 1, 2017. Read on...

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SOME THOUGHTS ON VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) STORYTELLING

The essence of storytelling is directing the attention of another. So what happens when the other has the power to direct his own attention?

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“HOW TO WRITE FOR ANIMATION” – THE #1 BOOK ON ANIMATION WRITING

“I live and die by this book!”

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THE SECRET TO DEVELOPING STORY BEATS

A simple method that makes it easier to fill in your blank pages

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