If you hadn't heard, I (Angela) co-run a screenwriting competition with the wonderful Tim Schildberger of LiveRead/LA. Our joint competition is Write/LA, an international feature and pilot screenplay competition created by writers, for writers. (The Write/LA Early Deadline is tomorrow - June 5! Check it out!) One of the things we do over at Write/LA... Continue Reading →
Today's guest post comes to us from Lisa Ebersole, the creator of 37 PROBLEMS. Lisa coaches professional screenwriters to write scripts that sell by identifying their authentic lens. Learn more at lisaebersole.net by Lisa Ebersole (@lisaebersole) My first job out of school was at a tech startup. I was employee #3 and my duties included... Continue Reading →
by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) One of the most effective ways to connect with readers and, ultimately, audiences is to tap into a phenomenon in the zeitgeist. Writing about a pressing social issue, unusual trend, or current conflict draws peoples' attention and separates your script from the crowd. But it's also a tricky business, because there... Continue Reading →
[Read Part I of this two-part guide here.] by Fin Wheeler Having a social media presence is essential to getting noticed, so how can an aspiring screenwriter get the best investment? Social Media Networks (Continued) Tumblr - 53.3 million users monthly and growing The mini blogs of Tumblr are seen as an alternative to Instagram.... Continue Reading →
by Fin Wheeler Having a social media presence is essential to getting noticed, so how can an aspiring screenwriter get the best investment? The Basics There are a million ways to network on the internet. The more time you spend creating and maintaining an online presence, the more time you take from your life, your... Continue Reading →
"I became quite successful very young, and it was mainly because I was so enthusiastic and I just worked so hard at it." -Francis Ford Coppola by Fin Wheeler Most aspiring filmmakers, directors and screenwriters read quotes like that and think why not me? You champion yourself any chance you get and/or you work at... Continue Reading →
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