Screenwriting can be hard in the beginning if you don’t have the proper resources to learn from. The first place people turn to is the internet. The internet typically redirects people to books. But how do you know if these books are the books you should be reading? In this…

If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent your nights writing your screenplay. While I enjoy this time of the day for writing, I can’t help but to succumb to the melatonin released by my body which induces sleep. There’s a few things you can do to combat the big bad…

If you’re a screenwriter, you likely spend an obscene amount of time in front of your laptop or computer screen. The amount of time you spend in front of that screen can have a negative effect on your eyes. That negative effect comes in the form of macular degeneration and…

Learning to write a screenplay is hard but once you learn, you’ll be churning out screenplays with ease. But how many of those screenplays you’ve written are actually worthy of writing a pitch for an industry professional? You’ve maybe written a good one, but you know it could be great.…

Has the well of inspiration run dry? Are you creatively bankrupt for new stories? Don’t fret. If you are having trouble thinking of something for your next screenplay, there are many places to go for new screenplay ideas. The first place you can try is the screenwriting reddit. Looking to…

Screenwriting is hard. I don’t think that’s a revolutionary statement. For this reason, it’s important to set yourself up for success by making sure that you invest in yourself. Here’s 3 essential investments every screenwriter should make in themselves. 1. Read The Greats Before you start hacking away at those…

If you’re like me, once you have an idea to write about, you can’t hardly wait to start hacking away at it. That anticipation before writing your script should be tempered because there are 5 things screenwriters need to do before typing a single word. 1. Choose Your Concept Wisely…

Embarking on a career in screenwriting can be rough. With all the worries and self doubt, it can cause many to quit. If you’ve ever started anything, you know there are a few essential things that it requires of you to have. In this post, I’ll tell you 3 things…

This is a question that every screenwriter eventually asks. Hell, I’ve found myself asking it, but it’s not an easy question to answer. The reason why is because you have to ask yourself, “what do I want?” Do you want to have Hollywood make your movie? If the answer to…

As screenwriters, we’re our own biggest critic. If you’re not, then you’re doing it wrong. However, it can get to a point of unnecessary rewrites after reading through the script and feeling unsatisfied. If you’re struggling to get that script to a place that gets your approval, here’s 5 ways…