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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Do You Recognize the 10 Early Warning Signs of Writer’s Block?
October 15, 2009 – 2:42 am | 16 Comments
Do You Recognize the 10 Early Warning Signs of Writer’s Block?

Whether you believe in it or not, writer’s block can be severely debilitating to the screenwriter – so much in fact, it’s safe to say that it’s probably why most people move on from the …

Post the Best Writing Tip – Win a Book
October 6, 2009 – 12:28 am | One Comment

The team over at FUEL is hosting a pretty fun competition for writers of all kinds in their comments section – it’s fun and quick, so be sure to get involved and share your tip …

Writing Ideas – How to Find Them
October 5, 2009 – 12:18 am | One Comment
Writing Ideas – How to Find Them

Today I’d like to explore not only one of the oldest questions aspiring writers have been asking since the dawn of writing, but the answer as well. The reason why aspiring writers are often stuck …

ScriptXCoverage – $60 Screenplay Coverage
October 3, 2009 – 12:56 am | No Comment
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56 Nancy Drew Titles that Compel Readers
September 30, 2009 – 1:48 pm | 2 Comments
56 Nancy Drew Titles that Compel Readers

A while back I covered 58 Hardy Boys Titles that Compel Readers, so today I’d like to follow up that post with 56 Nancy Drew Titles that Compel Readers.
Titles have always been a major part …

Start the Screenplay – Write the Concept
September 28, 2009 – 2:32 pm | 2 Comments
Start the Screenplay – Write the Concept

Thought it would be fun to start a series of writing exercises in which we take an image and share our individual take on what it might be about.
For this one, let’s keep it basic …

Book Review: The Reel Truth
September 26, 2009 – 12:54 pm | 2 Comments
Book Review: The Reel Truth

When first becoming interested in screenwriting, I knew I had to read as much as possible about the art, craft, theories, opinions, and everything in between, so I started stalking the screenwriting section of books at …

How to Create a Character Stuck in Another Era
September 19, 2009 – 5:00 pm | 5 Comments
How to Create a Character Stuck in Another Era

Last week I experienced the power of mother nature when attempting to fly to Dallas for a connecting flight to Miami. Long story short, the three hour flight ended up taking nine hours due to …

Life vs. Story: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!
September 15, 2009 – 11:37 pm | 4 Comments
Life vs. Story: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!

A guest post by Jared Shipley
How many times have you read a story or seen a movie and thought “That would never happen” or “Nobody would do this” only to find out the writer …

5 Ways to Avoid Losing Interest in Your Story
September 9, 2009 – 12:51 am | No Comment

I find that sometimes when starting a new story, it’s easy to get carried away with inspiration and excitement during the first few days of writing … only to find yourself losing interest in the …

What Other Forms of Writing are You Exploring?
September 6, 2009 – 1:58 pm | One Comment

In the last post, Janet Lawler shared how she was finding success by looking beyond the screenwriting craft and exploring her ability as a playwright and novelist — for me, this is a perfect example of …

POV: Writing Outside the Box
August 31, 2009 – 7:49 am | 3 Comments
POV: Writing Outside the Box

A guest post by Janet Lawler from The New York Screenwriting Life
Hi, I’m a New York screenwriter.  I’ve had two scripts optioned.  One is a cop thriller called “Brutal Pattern”.  Producer Mike Farrell and Marvin …

5 Easy Ways to Stay Focused While Writing
August 25, 2009 – 12:41 am | No Comment

I think it’s pretty common for writers – especially beginning writers – to fall victim to distraction. If you’re like me, you might pause and let your mind wander some random thought or idea while …

100 Screenwriting Tips From ScriptXRay
August 24, 2009 – 1:03 am | No Comment

Enjoy this look back at some of the top 100 tips published here at ScriptXRay!
1. Know the world of story before you start writing
2. Start a blog to reveal the beginning of your cross-media story
3. …

10 Screenwriting Resources for New Screenwriters
July 30, 2009 – 2:06 am | One Comment

If you’re a new screenwriter, take a look at these great screenwriting resources when you get the chance – I refer to them often on this site … and with good reason.
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