We’ve all been there. In fact, as part of a global community living under “safer at home” quarantine orders, you might feel less like writing now more often than you’d like to admit. I certainly felt that way the last few weeks despite having more time to write than ever before. Perfect example – I …
Even if you’re just starting out with screenwriting, you’re probably familiar with the concept of screenwriting software. If not, the term screenwriting software refers to a specific type of word processor used by writers to write their screenplays. Different from a typical word processor like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Apple’s Pages, screenwriting software formats …
Even if you’re just starting out with screenwriting, you’re probably familiar with the concept of screenwriting software. If not, the term screenwriting software refers to a specific type of word processor used by writers to write their screenplays. Different from a typical word processor like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Apple’s Pages, screenwriting software formats …
Now that you’ve got a handle on how to write a screenplay that works, let’s dive a little deeper into what it takes to write a screenplay that sells. There are a few ways to sell a screenplay, so let’s go over them below. Writing on Spec First, if you write an original screenplay for …
While a lot of our readers are first-time adventurers, full-time cinematographers, or half-time hobbyists, it could be the case that you’ve never actually written a screenplay before. That said, you don’t need to know how to write a script to create a short film. For instance, you may have already gone out and shot someone …
If you’ve ever read or written a screenplay, you will likely be familiar with something known as screenplay format. If you haven’t, you are probably wondering: What is screenplay format and how do you write in it? Screenplay format refers to the formatting of a document that makes a screenplay a screenplay, and not a …
Do you know how to write a screenplay that works? In this series of articles, our goal is to give you ALL the tools you need to create a professional screenplay from beginning to finish. Essentially, we’re laying out the foundations so you can build a beautiful house on top of it! Let’s dive in: …