You’ve finally written a great screenplay that you’re proud of. Well done. It took hard work, commitment, and perseverance. So, what’s the next step? While most people claim you can only get meaningful feedback if you have Hollywood connections or an agent, this couldn’t be further from the truth: In this post, I will showcase […]
Final Draft vs. Scrivener: In-depth Screenwriting Comparison
This post will compare two of the MOST POPULAR screenwriting software programs, Final Draft and Scrivener. Our first-hand knowledge and experience of both of these programs will give you insider knowledge on which one is best for you and why. While Final Draft is still the industry standard, over 95% of Hollywood uses it. Scrivener […]
What Is The Purpose of a Screenplay?
Screenplays can have many purposes depending on what type of script you’re writing. But we narrowed it down to a basic definition for all of them. What is the purpose of a screenplay? The purpose of a script is to act as a written plan for movie production. For aspiring screenwriters, the purpose is more […]
What Is an Unsolicited Screenplay?
As you polish your screenplay and prepare to share it with the world, you have the option to send it unsolicited. To you, this sounds like a rather devious avenue to pursue, but you don’t quite know what unsolicited means in this context either. What is an unsolicited screenplay? It’s a screenplay sent to a […]
How Much Does a Screenwriting Agent Cost?
Did you know you shouldn’t be paying a screenwriting agent upfront? If you are talking to someone about representation and want upfront money that’s not an agent, please stop emailing them. Instead, they should be working on a commission basis. How much do screenwriting agents cost? Screenwriting agents typically ask for a 10% cut of […]
10 Companies Accepting Unsolicited Scripts That Will Give You A Chance
Do you want your screenplay to be the next Squid Game or Dune? You know your script is good, but you don’t yet have representation from a screenwriting agent or manager. Are there any studios and production houses that specifically say, “We accept unsolicited scripts?” Yes, we found 10 of them. Here are 10 companies […]