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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A stash of over 60 posts all written to help you write an exceptional screenplay.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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