Join the SellingYourScreenplay email list
I’ve created an email list for readers of SellingYourScreenplay.com. If you join you’ll get a weekly email with all the blog posts from the prior week as well as some…
A producers take on screenplay submissions
I read this post a while back and thought it was a must read for screenwriters. It’s a list of things to do before you make your screenplay submission by…
Producers, Agents and Managers script submission service
I’m a big believer in submitting your script to many companies and doing it often. My post How to Sell Your Screenplay (in a nutshell) pretty much explains how to…
Script Doctor Eric’s screenplay contest
I don’t usually recommend script competitions since most don’t offer much value. However, today I’m recommending one. Script Doctor Eric is having a competition and he’s agreed to read all…
The Black List
“The Black List” is an annual list of the most popular unproduced screenplays as voted on by Hollywood insiders. If you haven’t heard about it /film did a good write…
Free screenwriting conference call with Steve Kaplan
Someone forwarded me this bit of information about a free screenwriting conference call that’s taking place this Sunday (November 8th 2009). Since it’s free it seems like there’s not a…
Top 10 worst cliche lines of dialogue
A friend sent me this link: http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2006/11/25/screenwriterguys-top-10-worst-cliche-lines-of-dialogue/ It’s a good list of cliche lines of dialogue. Have a look at it. And avoid them at all costs in your own…
Easy way to filter Craigslist posts for screenwriters
I’ve written a few posts on submitting your query letter and screenplay to ads on sites like Craig’s List. I recommend it. I’ve optioned and sold scripts to exactly these…
Ehren Kruger interview
I read an interview with Ehren Kruger the screenwriter of Arlington Road, The Ring, Scream 3, The Skeleton Key, and The Brothers Grimm. In building on my post from last…
The 11 Laws of Great Storytelling
I read this post over at the Writer’s Store and thought it was worth re-publishing. While it’s not necessarily anything new or novel it’s a great summation of screenwriting tips.…