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

Screenwriting Competitions Are Worth More Than You Think

Google “screenwriting competitions” and you will get a bazillion links to all kinds of articles on the subject. by Phil Parker Most will tell you that there are only half a dozen or so that are worth the price of admission- The Nicholl Fellowships, the Austin Screenwriter’s Festival, Scriptpipeline, the Page Awards, Zoetrope, Big Break, … Read more

Why the Fuss about Script Formatting?

It was the most beautiful chocolate cake I had ever seen. The college professor laid it gently on the table. My salivary glands were already anticipating a most excellent sensory experience. by David Trottier “Would you like a piece?” she asked the class. Sitting on the front row, I was sure my chances were good. … Read more

Best of the Web 9 Nov

Story & Structure :: How To Write The Perfect Screenplay With This Simple Science :: Top Screenwriters Reveal How To Avoid the Pitfalls of Film Adaptation Script Perfection :: “Is Perfectionism Ruining Your Screenplay?” :: NBC Scene Showcase :: Your Sex Confession Is Her Screenplay Pitching & Selling :: Screenwriters’ Aerie Goes up for Lease … Read more