Best of the Web 18 Jan

Script Perfection :: Hollywood’s Principle […] is the More Writers the Better :: Hollywood’s Hottest Author-Screenwriter Spills Secrets :: Interview: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber :: Birdman Screenwriters Talk Risks and Rewards Pitching & Selling :: Guardians Joins Screenplay Shortlist Best of the Rest :: First-Rate Man of Mystery: Brian Clemens :: He Finally … Read more

Best of the Web 11 Jan

Script Perfection :: Keeping Creative Passions Alive :: China’s Crime-Free Crime Films :: 8 Somewhat Unusual New Year’s Screenwriting Resolutions Pitching & Selling :: The Original & Adapted Screenplay Races Best of the Rest :: Russia Denies Rejecting Screenplay Over Homosexual Details :: The PGA snubs Selma :: Screenwriter’s Lawsuit a Win for Copyright Enforcement … Read more

Best of the Web 21 Dec

Story & Structure :: Reese Witherspoon “didn’t think there was enough sex” :: Write what you know? :: ‘The Science of Story: An Evening with Karel Segers Script Perfection :: Nice Choice :: Writers on Writers 2014 :: ‘Selma’ Screenplay Controversy Best of the Rest :: Sigh… Another (almost) act of desperation :: Good luck … Read more

The three phases of a Crowdfunding Campaign – the U-Curve Effect

Crowdfunding is a great way to raise finance for any creative project – especially film. You can prove your concept, create audience awareness, and, at the same time, have the support of people that want to share the filmmaking journey with you – with no investors breathing down your neck trying to take creative control. … Read more

Best of the Web 7 Dec

Story & Structure :: Bad Writing Day? Get Inspired With This! :: “You Don’t Know Nothing. So Do Not Write What You Know.” Script Perfection :: Inspiring Screenwriting Advice from John August :: ‘Foxcatcher’ Screenplay Struggles :: Is Hollywood Really Killing the Art of Screenwriting? Best of the Rest :: NBR chooses ‘A Most Violent … Read more