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Winners of the 2010 SellingYourScreenplay.com screenplay competition

A big congratulation goes out to the winners of the 2010 SellingYourScreenplay.com screenplay competition. Competition was fierce as we had hundreds of entries. Unfortunately everyone can’t be a winner. Please…

Screenwriting FAQ

WGA registrations and copyrights by non US citizens

I got this question recently: “I’m trying to seek advice on registering my screenplay. I live in Australia and have just completed a first draft. The story is based in…

Screenwriting Resources

Free screenwriting conference call with Steve Kaplan

Someone forwarded me this bit of information about a free screenwriting conference call that’s taking place this Sunday (November 8th 2009). Since it’s free it seems like there’s not a…

Screenwriting FAQ

Entering screenplay competitions

Update 2012-02-29 I’ve written an update to this post which can be found here: The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. I got this question recently: “What do you think of script…

Screenwriting FAQ

How long should you wait after sending out your screenplay query letter?

I got this question recently: “I’ve recently submitted 100 query letters to production companies and am just wondering how long should I wait for me to decide to work on…

Screenwriting Resources

Top 10 worst cliche lines of dialogue

A friend sent me this link: http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2006/11/25/screenwriterguys-top-10-worst-cliche-lines-of-dialogue/ It’s a good list of cliche lines of dialogue. Have a look at it. And avoid them at all costs in your own…

Screenwriting Resources

Easy way to filter Craigslist posts for screenwriters

I’ve written a few posts on submitting your query letter and screenplay to ads on sites like Craig’s List. I recommend it. I’ve optioned and sold scripts to exactly these…

Screenwriting FAQ

What is a screenplay option?

A little while back I made this post: How to decide if you should option your screenplay to a producer A got a few people asking me to define what…

Screenwriting Books

My top 3 screenwriting books

I got this question the other day via Twitter: “What are your 3 top books for screenwriters?” I’m currently reading Save the Cat by Blake Snyder. While it’s not in…

My Screenplays

Man Overboard available on Netflix

A script that I co-wrote was released on DVD in August. It’s slowly making it’s way through the various DVD channels and is now available to ad to your queue…

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The Budget List

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  • The best low budget, unproduced screenplays of 2020
  • The best low budget, unproduced screenplays of 2019
  • The best low budget, unproduced screenplays of 2018
  • The best low budget, unproduced screenplays of 2017

Ashley Scott Meyers’ Films

  • Man Overboard
  • The Pinch
  • The Rideshare Killer

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