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Pitching a script on paper in a query letter and actually getting ‘in the room’ with a producer or executive and pitching your project are two very different things. by Jenny Frankfurt Let’s talk about those who are lucky enough to be doing the latter. I know many people get very nervous about actually being in … Read more
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Writing loglines is an essential skill for screenwriters, from early development through to the pitch. In this section, we review the loglines and short synopses of the screenplays that made it into the Blacklist 2012. Learn from the feedback and perfect your own loglining skills. By The Judges KING OF HEISTS “Based on the book … Read more
A step back in time to an in-depth interview with Blake Snyder, author of the seminal screenwriting book Save The Cat. The conversation bounces from tangent to tangent, as the master discusses the roots of the screenplay Alien, the key to successful screenwriting, and the essence of film. If you liked this, check out more … Read more
Foreshadowing is a necessary part of any well-executed story. And yet, despite all its prevalence and importance, it’s actually a concept that many authors have a hard time getting their minds around. by K.M. Weiland If we sift foreshadowing down to its simplest form, we could say that it prepares readers for what will happen … Read more