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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Query letter responses
Below is an email exchange between myself and a writer who emailed me. She’s had some success sending out cold query letters and following my advice in my How to…
Ehren Kruger interview
I read an interview with Ehren Kruger the screenwriter of Arlington Road, The Ring, Scream 3, The Skeleton Key, and The Brothers Grimm. In building on my post from last…