How long should it take to write a script?
I got this question recently: “How long should it take me to write a script?” This really varies from writer to writer and depends a lot on how much time…
Man Overboard for sale at a special price
A movie that I co-wrote, Man Overboard, is being released on DVD on August 11th. You can buy the DVD at a special reduced price for the next few days,…
How to decide if you should option your screenplay to a producer
There’s not an easy “right” answer to this question but there are some factors to consider. I think to turn down an option purely because you want to find someone…
Selling Your Screenplay is now on Facebook
I created a Facebook page to support SellingYourScreenplay.com. Mainly right now I’m just piping in my blog posts so you can read them through your Wall stream (if you join…
Query Letter Workshop: On Maggie
Adam sent this query letter and asked me to critique it. Dear include name here, My writing partner and I have recently completed a script, ON MAGGIE, which is a…
Man Overboard Facebook page
A Facebook page for a movie I co-wrote, Man Overboard (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1186829/) was recently set up. If you use Facebook check it out and join the group. The Facebook page can…
Distinctions of TV Pilot Writing – A Free Seminar
I went to a seminar with Jeffry Gordon a few years ago and he’s analyzed screenwriting about as much as you can and has lots of wisdom to share. He…
How to market your script when you have no money
I got an email from an aspiring screenwriter that went something like this: Question: What else can I possibly do to get my script sold? Here’s what I’ve done so…
Social media site Reddit for screenwriters
Many of you have found this site through my Twitter account (http://twitter.com/ashleymeyers) so I know many readers use the social media sites. One site that doesn’t get nearly as much…
Logline Workshop: Keelah Smith and the Army of the Night
Luciana recently emailed me this logline and I thought it was a good one to share. Title: Keelah Smith and the Army of the Night Logline: New York teen Keelah…