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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12 Steps to Mythic Screenwriting – Part Zero
June 2, 2009 – 1:48 am | 3 Comments

I’m a big fan of using myth in screenwriting. Not only is it a sound guideline for screenwriters, but also because is has helped screenwriters create some of the most memorable stories and moments for …

3 Steps to The Thematic Discussion – A Look at Terminator Salvation
May 31, 2009 – 1:52 am | No Comment

I saw Terminator Salvation for the second time yesterday and realized just how easy it is to implement a thematic discussion into your story. The central character in Terminator, Marcus, not only acts as the …

Ask a Question on Twitter!
May 30, 2009 – 1:00 am | No Comment

Got a Question? Ask it on Twitter – if you have a screenwriting related question you’d like me to answer in a post here at ScriptXRay.com, please feel free to ask using Twitter. Simply update …

7 Quick Ways to Improve Your Screenplay
May 29, 2009 – 1:00 am | 2 Comments

The majority of screenplays circulating Hollywood are … eh … alright. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read a screenplay or television pilot and thought, “if only they had …” – don’t get …

NEWS: Google Comments, and Polls, and Ratings — Oh My!
May 19, 2009 – 1:20 am | No Comment

Hey, just a quick update:
I just added a few new features from Google Friend Connect to SXR. As you may have noticed, the members gadget has been added to the right hand column, and readers …

POV: An Aspiring Screenwriter on the Sea of Creativity
May 15, 2009 – 12:00 am | 3 Comments
POV: An Aspiring Screenwriter on the Sea of Creativity

I’ve learned over the years that writing, like most worthwhile pursuits in this world, is a process. I’ve spent years hoping and wasting time, wishing that writing wasn’t really like that, hoping to sit down and …

GUEST: 1 Tip to Help Master the Art of Screenplay Structure – Script Reader Pro
May 6, 2009 – 12:39 am | 2 Comments
GUEST: 1 Tip to Help Master the Art of Screenplay Structure – Script Reader Pro

Hi, my name’s Al Bloom and I’m the founder of ScriptReaderPro the screenplay consultancy service.
Solid structure, as we all know, is the foundation of crafting a good screenplay. It is one of a screenplay’s most …

LINK: 5 Social Media Sites Perfect for Cross-Media Storytelling | CultureHacker
May 1, 2009 – 12:40 am | No Comment

Just wrote a new article covering the 5 basic social media sites for cross-media storytelling realm. Check it out at CultureHacker — here’s a peek:
“Though there’s plenty more to explore and exploit when telling a …

POV: Practicing the Craft – Musings From an Aspiring Screenwriter
April 28, 2009 – 2:01 pm | 9 Comments
POV: Practicing the Craft – Musings From an Aspiring Screenwriter

Hi, everyone! Do you know who I am? Don’t worry, I already know your answer:
NO. You don’t. I am a nobody, an unknown, an obscurity. But you know what else I am? A screenwriter. …

Screenwriters Challenge 2009 – A Screenplay Competition | ScriptXRay
April 14, 2009 – 12:34 am | No Comment
Screenwriters Challenge 2009 – A Screenplay Competition | ScriptXRay

The 6th annual Screenwriters Challenge is right around the corner.
We suggest you get involved with this one — it’s different from most screenplay competitions out there because it’s not just another competition you submit your …

PLACES: Write in the snow
April 7, 2009 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
PLACES: Write in the snow

The snow is a great place for writers to write. Not only is it magical, but it might just keep you from leaving your cabin … Just try to avoid writing “All work and no …

The Screenwriters Average WPM … Three | ScriptXRay.com
April 6, 2009 – 11:49 pm | No Comment
The Screenwriters Average WPM … Three | ScriptXRay.com

Let’s face it, Screenwriters aren’t the fastest typists in the world. In fact, the screenwriters average WPM (words per minute) is probably around … three. Not because they can’t type fast, but rather because the …

PLACES: Write on top of a mountain
April 6, 2009 – 10:58 am | No Comment
PLACES: Write on top of a mountain

Not sure where to write?
Try writing atop a small mountain next time you feel the need to try writing in a new place. By the time you reach the top, chances are you’ll have a …

The LinkXchange – connect with ScriptXRay.com
April 4, 2009 – 11:57 pm | No Comment
The LinkXchange – connect with ScriptXRay.com

We’ve created a new resource for bloggers, facebookers, myspacers, and twitter birds!
Introducing The LinkXChange – it’s a way to connect.
As a dependable source for screenwriting information, tips, fun, and new ideas, ScriptXRay.com is visited by …

Why Screenwriters Need Screenplay Competitions – BlueCat | Scriptxray.com
April 3, 2009 – 7:08 pm | No Comment
Why Screenwriters Need Screenplay Competitions – BlueCat | Scriptxray.com

Gordy Hoffman, founder of BlueCat screenplay competition, shares why screenwriters need screenplay competitions.
Written by Gordy Hoffman at BlueCat Screenplay Competition – read the full article, titled The Rogue Knight of Cinema: Why Screenplay Contests Matter

Screenplay contests …