So, you want to be a screenwriter? You dream of seeing your stories come to life on the big screen, but where do you even begin? We’ve got answers for you. Writing a screenplay can feel overwhelming ...

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The pool of advice of dos and don'ts for screenwriters is endless. Believe me, I've seen a lot of this advice on the internet and in books. Here is a list of what I ...

Diablo Cody, you may remember, was the screenwriter who won an Academy Award for 2007’s “Juno”; she went on to write “Jennifer’s Body,” “Young Adult” (a very good, dark comedy that unfortunately ...

Kathleen DeMarco knows what it takes to be heard and seen in the movie industry. The University of Pennsylvania professor and producer spoke on "the business - and art - of screenwriting" to a packed ...

One fun fact about myself: I love to write. Maybe that’s not a surprise considering this is an article for my weekly column — but it’s true. Novels, short stories, articles — I love to write them all.

It's a new year, which means now is the best time to reflect on the past and remember the work and accomplishments that got us to this point. In other words, it's awards season. The glitz and glam of ...

Every great film starts with a great idea. Writing (and finishing!) a screenplay can be a labor-intensive, sometimes complicated undertaking. You’ll need time, flexibility, creativity, and a healthy ...