The world of writing is almost as vast as the imaginations of those that work in it, so it’s important to know where you want to go in it and what will be required to …

One of the more common reasons why screenwriters fall short in their efforts to write their first screenplay is because they’re writing what they think they should be writing instead of what they want to …

If you’re a regular reader, you’ve noticed Scriptxray recently experienced a long period of down-time.
This down-time was in light of my personal schedule and inability to keep up with the demands of writing for the …

In effort to start the new year with a bang, I’ve decided to discount the screenplay coverage service I offer over 50%!
That’s 5 to 7 pages of constructive feedback all about the strengths and weaknesses …

It’s no secret that some of the most interesting, three-dimensional characters are those that express a variety of emotions throughout a story. This gives the reader or audience the opportunity to connect with them on …

One of the more common things I see from screenwriters submitting their work is the inclusion of an ensemble cast of characters. The ensemble cast is one of those things that readers repeatedly encounter with …

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.
With visitors …

In light of the pretty vocal demand I received this past weekend regarding the deadline falling on Memorial Day weekend, I’ve decided to extend the competition deadline four days — bringing the competition deadline to …

To wrap of the Strongest Story Setup Competition, I’m proud to announce the third winner …
John Feeney
John demonstrated an excellent talent in story setup — not only was the submission tight in terms of style …

After much delay, I’m happy to announce the second winner of the strongest story setup competition.
Michelle Rottler
Michelle Rottler revealed the cunning ability to setup a believable world in which a humorous character encounters a problem …

Last month’s screenplay competition was a definite surprise — not only did the community of writers reading the blog grow tremendously, but there was an awesome turnout of writers that submitted their screenplay.
I’d originally planned …

It was during my first internship as a script reader with Stage 3 Studios that I became familiar with the phrase “reading between the lines.” It describes the act of evaluating the subtext within the screenplay.
What …

Screenplay Competition Details
The Spring Screenplay Competition is the first of four seasonal competitions in 2010 focused on discovering the most talented screenwriters working within the feature-length medium.
Guidelines

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 …

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 …