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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Overwhelmed with Submissions!
April 30, 2010 – 9:36 pm | 9 Comments
Overwhelmed with Submissions!

Hey guys,
Just wanted to toss you an update in regard to the Strongest Story Setup Screenplay Competition …
I’ve been flooded with last minute submissions all of yesterday and today, so I won’t be able to …

Strongest Story Setup Deadline Is Tomorrow!
April 29, 2010 – 1:35 pm | One Comment
Strongest Story Setup Deadline Is Tomorrow!

The Strongest Story Setup Screenplay Competition ends tomorrow!
Submit (at least) the first 30 pages of your screenplay to enter — you’ll get free xOne coverage ($39 value), the chance to win a free full xCoverage …

Screenplay Structure is More Than Just Three Acts
April 28, 2010 – 2:23 pm | 2 Comments
Screenplay Structure is More Than Just Three Acts

Screenwriters are quick to default to the three-act structure and forget about honing their structure further as a major player in the story. You can always tell when a screenwriter didn’t pay much attention to the progression of the structure when their screenplay only has four or five strong points throughout the read … the opening, the first turning point, mid-point, second turning point, and ending.

Robert McKee Answers Your Questions
April 27, 2010 – 1:00 pm | 4 Comments
Robert McKee Answers Your Questions

Wish I would have found this earlier, but I’ve been across the country this past week.
I just popped in to check in on the latest from unk, a writer blogging about screenwriting, bullshit, screenwriting bullshit, …

What Screenwriting Book Helped You the Most as a Beginning Screenwriter
April 21, 2010 – 3:07 pm | 3 Comments
What Screenwriting Book Helped You the Most as a Beginning Screenwriter

Hey guys — just wanted to take a quick poll in regard to which screenwriting books you found most helpfulasabeginning screenwriter.
Take a moment, click your selection in the poll below to cast your vote, and …

Now Accepting Submissions for the Strongest Story Setup Screenplay Competition
April 19, 2010 – 2:52 pm | 4 Comments
Now Accepting Submissions for the Strongest Story Setup Screenplay Competition

What We’re Looking For
If you have the first 30 pages of your screenplay written, we’d love to read them! We’re now accepting submissions for the Strongest Story Setup Screenplay Competition – a competition where the screenwriters with …

Announcing the 2010 Screenplay Competition Series!
April 18, 2010 – 1:33 pm | 2 Comments
Announcing the 2010 Screenplay Competition Series!

The 2010 Screenplay Competition Series is made up of an exciting chain of competitions.

It’s for screenwriters interested in receiving recognition for their work, free coverage from Scriptxray.com ($125 value), and even potential connection with independent producers.

Pitch Your Screenplay Accurately Using The Zombie Survival Guide
April 5, 2010 – 1:59 am | 2 Comments
Pitch Your Screenplay Accurately Using The Zombie Survival Guide

I was at Barnes and Noble last night when I picked up a copy of The Zombie Survival Guide for the first time — it’s been out since 2003.

I flipped through it, fascinated by the crude pictures and historical accounts of zombie attacks throughout the years, until I found this excerpt:

“Studies have shown that given the trauma of battle, the closer a human is to a zombie, the wilder his shooting will be.”

What? Screenplay Coverage Starting at $39?
April 2, 2010 – 4:53 pm | One Comment
What? Screenplay Coverage Starting at $39?

There are some exciting things going on here this weekend — for starters, you can get your screenplay read and covered starting at just $39! You won’t find that rate anywhere else — the standard industry rate starts at $60!

Skipping on Frenzy, Going for Focus
April 2, 2010 – 1:18 am | 5 Comments
Skipping on Frenzy, Going for Focus

Script Frenzy is something all aspiring writers should be aware of this month, but Robert Cornero of HackingHollywood.net is left wondering if it’s all it’s cracked up to be and uncovers a choice we all must make as writers that may not be obvious at first glance.