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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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …