When sitting down to write your screenplay, the plot is one of the most important considerations. You can’t create enduring characters and write rich dialogue without knowing the plot. Yet a one-plot story is incomplete, which is why your screenwriting coach told you to add a B story to your screenplay. What exactly is a […]
In this article, we’ll ask whether short screenplays present a problem, how to judge the right length for your project, and what to do if you still believe you’re coming up short. Did you know that usually, each screenplay page equates to about one minute of screen time? Therefore, if your screenplay is 82 pages […]
A scene is a basic unit that constitutes a screenplay when strung together in a row of multiples. As such, screenwriters deal in scenes as the basis of their craft, meaning that having a good grasp of what a scene is essential for success in screenwriting. In this article, we’ll define a scene, explain its […]
How do screenwriters make money? Screenwriters make money in four ways: Optioning scripts Selling screenplays Adaptation of IP Writing a treatment Assignment work Distributors income Writers Room In this post we’re going to tell you about each of these methods. Who knows, maybe you will find something else to do with one of those scripts […]
In the film industry, the people who can make or break your career in screenwriting are producers. If you can write a screenplay while keeping in mind what producers are looking for, you’re much more likely to have your script bought or optioned. In this article, we’ll give you a list of the main things […]
Blumhouse is a horror/thriller powerhouse. From paranormal activity to the purge, they definitely have a style with 74 movies and counting; Jason Blum isn’t stopping. So how do you get your script in the hands and minds of the executives at Blumhouse? This topic has been unanswered by them themselves. How do you submit a […]
