Lee Jessup of Script Magazine recently wrote an article for writers that are on the verge of "making it."
4 Essential Elements of a Knock-Out Ending
Brad Johnson of Script Mag has written a great article covering what he identifies as the four essential elements that you script will need to end successfully.
12 Things Spec Readers Look For
There are no hard and fast rules of screenwriting (formatting rules aside), but there are a number of key factors that readers look at to determine whether or not your script will be worth the full read within minutes of picking it up.
Rewriting: Finding the Will to Take a Machete to Your Script
Jenna Avery of Script Magazine has written a helpful article about approaching rewriting with the right mindset.
Crafting Subplots and B-Stories
Danny Manus of No BullScript Consulting answered the following question for Script Magazine: "How many subplots should I have and how do I make them work with the overall story?"
Film School: Is It Worth It?
Jeanne Veillette Bowerman has written a new article for Script Magazine regarding the pros and cons of film school.
How to Talk to Hollywood (and Be Taken Seriously)
Peter Hanson has written a great article for Script Magazine featuring ten tips for talking to Hollywood.
Writing Strong Leading Ladies
Pilar Alessandra recently spelled out ten tips for writing strong female lead characters. Here are her tips,
When it Comes to Your Characters, Reveal & Complicate
This article by the superb writer and script consultant, Erik Bork discusses how to write characters that will keep your audinece engaged and entertained.
Why You Don’t Have to Worry About Protecting Your Script
This article gives some helpful information on protecting your work, what that means, and what that doesn't mean.