How Many Screenplays Have You Written? [POLL]
June 19, 2010 – 11:14 am | Leave a Comment!

If you’ve ever been in a screenwriting class or workshop, you’ve probably come across the question, “How many screenplays have you written?” — I thought it might be fun to ask the community here.
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Introducing GreenWriter.org
July 8, 2009 – 2:43 am | 3 Comments
Introducing GreenWriter.org

There’s a new resource in town – and it’s one I proudly support here at ScriptXRay. It’s an organization dedicated to saving paper and revolutionizing the way screenwriters sell their work and it’s getting ready to launch later …

64 Unique Character Names
July 7, 2009 – 1:18 am | 3 Comments

I’m always on the lookout for interesting names that might make for good character names, so I thought I’d put together a list of a few of the most recent that I’ve come across.

Alamo
Atlanta
Archibald
Audrey
Calvin
Chaz
Chloe
Cuba
Diego
Dominic
Duncan

POV
July 5, 2009 – 1:51 pm | No Comment
POV

Having a POV is crucial. As a screenwriter, you need a POV to explore themes and character. As a character, you need a POV to act and react within the world of your story. And …

Creating Compelling Screenplay Titles
July 2, 2009 – 1:21 am | No Comment

Every screenwriter has heard the stories about the dreaded readers who don’t read beyond page 10 of your screenplay, who skim the dialogue of the script and create a summary based on the information spoken, …

Inspiration Comes From Screenwriting Friends
July 1, 2009 – 3:05 am | 4 Comments

Today I spoke with two good friends — one of which I’m working with on a project for ScribblePlay and the other who aspires to be a director. I noticed that as I spoke with …