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Asheville, NC – Accomplished author and communications consultant Roger Darnell has extremely high hopes for his second book, “The Communications Consultant’s Master Plan,” set for publication Dec. 21 from leading global publisher Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. Books can now be pre-ordered on...

Creative Listing to a Better Screenplay Written By Jared Isham Whether it is a term or not, it definitely should be and is one of my favorite tools that I use when writing a screenplay. It is a process that I like to call “listing,” or more specifically, “creative listing.” Without a doubt...

How to Find Your Voice as a Screenwriter by Julia Camara Something I heard a lot as a new screenwriter was this talk of a “writer’s voice,” and whether it was a strong voice, an interesting voice or an intrusive voice. Like many other concepts around screenwriting, I always thought this one...

Check out this inspiring screenwriting article before you start your writing session this morning. ☀️ :coffee: Humorously Said: A Look Into "Pirates of the Caribbean" By David Landau Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio’s screenplay for the hit film, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black...

We are pleased to announce our 2017 Screenwriting Competition Feature, Short Script, and TV Pilot Semi-Finalists! This year has seen a sensational display of screenwriting talent in every category, and across every genre. So huge congratulations to those who made it through, to our...

Searching for a way to jump-start your screenwriting career? I invite you to enter The 2017 PAGE International Screenwriting Awards contest! In just a few short months, our Judges will select this year's winners. The winning writers will receive cash and prizes totaling over $50,000—...

For me personally, the hardest part of filmmaking isn't the actual production process. That's where the fun happens. The hardest part to me is actually coming up with a story worth telling. Today, it seems like the consensus is that there is no original story. Yet we see tons of movies coming...

Hi, I am an 18 year old aspiring filmmaker who is looking to branch out into the independent filmmaking circuit while some of my friends instead opted for University. I have written a few screenplays and have acted in a couple of professional films but hope to starting this summer and moving...

Hi, I am an 18 year old aspiring filmmaker who is looking to branch out into the independent filmmaking circuit while some of my friends instead opted for University. I have written a few screenplays and have acted in a couple of professional films but hope to starting this summer and moving...

Final Deadline Nov 15th We provide each writer who enters BlueCat one written analysis while supporting screenwriters of all levels and stages of development with the constructive feedback all writers require. Grand Prize Winner $10,000 Cash Award Three Finalists $2,000 each. Short...

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2013 BLUECAT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION - DEADLINE – OCTOBER 15th, 2012 Discovering & Developing Writers since 1998 The BlueCat Screenplay Competition’s Deadline is October 15th. BlueCat provides two pieces of written feedback to the writer as a part of the entry fee, the only screenplay...

2011 BlueCat Fellini Screenwriting Awards Accepting Short Screenplays (5-40 pages) and Feature Screenplays (80-130 pages). Each script will receive TWO WRITTEN SCRIPT ANALYSES, plus the numerical scores we use to judge your screenplay. Prizes Five winners...

I found an interview with Danny Rubin, the writer behind Grounhog Day. He talks about writing the movie and how difficult it is to navigate hollywood. He also talks about the reaction to the movie and to the developments that have occurred to make it so famous. Here's the link...

Sixth Borough Entertainment has begun a treatment writing competition. Do you have a treatment, but need help developing it into a full script? If so, please visit our website for more information. http://www.sixthboroughscreenplay.com/index.php

We've recently created a resource for film makers and actors called FilmEverything.com. Filmmakers, actors, extras, writers, technicians, musicians, and more are wanted. Please sign up at http://filmeverything.com/ We also have a facebook group http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=76805968171...

August 7 to August 14: Squaw Valley Screenwriting Program The Squaw Valley Screenwriting Program focuses on individual attention and work-in-progress, mentored by award-winning writers and writer-directors. Crystallize the story you want to tell, and excise extraneous elements. Designed for...

hihihi i've just finished a script i started to write a few months ago and i'm just trying to get feedback from different people. anyone care to read? its not a thriller, comedy, documentary or anything its more of a drama/romance but not really romance. Its not a final draft becausse i...