Screenplays
William Dickerson and John Thorne give an in-depth examination on the differences between the pilot and what ultimately became the feature film ‘Mulholland Drive’.
Script to Screen - Learn How to Make a Movie
Caleb Alexander Smith and David Krumholtz discuss character dynamics, visual and thematic elements, the importance of collaboration and more.
Screenwriter Review
Three Timelines, One Heartbeat, and a Sci-Fi Swing Worth Taking
Education
Check out this month’s course offerings led by Script University’s industry experts!
Breaking & Entering by Barri Evins
Are you guilty of first-page faux pas? Barri Evins exposes the description flaws script readers judge harshly. Don’t earn a negative verdict before Page Two!
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Screenplays
How to dissect the mental slog when those other interruptions from the environment and the body are not at play.
Adapting any book is no easy challenge, let alone one as dense or beloved as the Brontë classic. Emerald Fennell’s adaptation offers a pair of cogent lessons for screenwriters.
Television
Meaghan Oppenheimer spills the beans about juggling multiple timelines and character arcs, an enthusiastic fan base, and where she finds inspiration.
Susanna Fogel and David Iserson discuss the creation and development of the spy thriller show, creating grounded characters, the importance of the pilot and establishing the tone and visual style.
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Career
Script Magazine compiled a list of noteworthy screenwriting contests, fellowships and labs calendar dates, and prizes to help you create a strategy for entering writing contests.
Write LA winners get read by respected Literary Managers looking for new clients.
Interviews
Writer Colby Day on Mortality, Meaning, and Why Original Science Fiction Still Matters
Writer Matthew Robinson on rage as creative fuel, Sam Rockwell’s electric prophet, and why subtlety never stood a chance.
Writing inspiration
This carefully curated bundle provides everything you need to create one of a kind on-screen romance.
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Hollywood History
This lush opulent musical composition won Best Original Score in 1963, making the first win of three in this composer’s illustrious career.
Script Secrets by William Martell
We want to limit the number of locations, but increase the amount of excitement! Our contained movies need to be twice as exciting, visually told, and in a popular genre.
Film Industry News
The 2026 edition of The Grey List is here, spotlighting the Top Forty Over 40—a curated collection of original, production-ready feature and pilot scripts from screenwriters over 40. Launched in…
Hollywood History
The 98th Academy Awards is almost here and it’s time to celebrate. We’re shining a light on past winners for Best Cinematography, Best Animated Feature, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Original…
Education
Learn the key differences, how to develop and pitch TV ideas, how to map out a series, how to market your project, and more!
Multi-Media for Screenwriters
Hosts Sadie Dean and Jeanne V. Bowerman talk with Matthew Lutz, screenwriter, father, husband, ad man and founder of the Allegory screenwriting conference.
