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Story Broads

A Book That Is Also a Screenplay – Really?
Adaptation

Writing in Multiple Mediums: A Book That Is Also a Screenplay

By Anne-Cecile VilleFeb 5, 2020
Still photo from the CBS series EVIL on the CBS Television Network.
Festivals

Exploring the Roots of Evil, a New Series on CBS

By Heather TaylorOct 28, 2019
Sherry White at Toronto Screenwriting Conference 2019
Story Broads

Running the Show: Sherry White, Showrunner of CBC's Little Dog

By Heather TaylorOct 15, 2019
Showrunner of 'Upstairs Amy' Duana Taha discussing the showrunning process for a digital series, what it’s like working with brands, and how you navigate that as a creator.
How to Write for Television

Running the Show: Showrunner of Upstairs Amy Duana Taha Discusses Working with Brands and Showrunning Process

By Heather TaylorJul 2, 2019
Ben Watkins at Toronto Screenwriting Conference 2019
Screenwriting Business Advice

Running the Show: Hand of God's Showrunner Ben Watkins

By Heather TaylorJun 26, 2019
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Endings: The Happy, The Sad and The Ambiguous

By Anne-Cecile VilleJun 11, 2019
Writer/director Heather Taylor interviews showrunner Morwyn Brebner, creator of CBC’s hit series Coroner, and co-creator of Saving Hope and Rookie Blue.
Screenwriter Interviews

Running the Show: Morwyn Brebner Showrunner of Coroner

By Heather TaylorMay 29, 2019
Fear and Envy can often hijack writers' ability to focus on their own careers. Terri Coduri Viani offers six tips for writers to manage these emotional wasps.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

Six Things Writers Can Do To Manage Fear and Envy

By Terri Coduri VianiMay 16, 2019
Cast of TV show Younger on stage at Tribeca Film Festival
Screenwriting How-To Articles

TVLand’s Younger: 4 Ways to Deepen Your Characters

By Heather TaylorMay 15, 2019
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

INTERVIEW: Director Lena Khan on Diversity, Financing, Disney and More

By Sabina GiadoMar 8, 2019
Academy Award-nominated screenwriter David Magee takes Script behind the scenes of Mary Poppins Returns, a sequel to the classic with all new original music, starring Emily Blunt.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

INTERVIEW: David Magee Talks the Adventures of Mary Poppins Returns

By Roe MooreDec 14, 2018
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

The Top Ten Stocking Stuffers Every Writer Really Wants

By Terri Coduri VianiDec 10, 2018
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Writer Things We're Thankful For

By Terri Coduri VianiNov 20, 2018
Tamara Jenkins, writer/director of 'Private Life' - Photo Credit: Jojo Whilden, Courtesy of Netflix, ©2018
Screenwriter Interviews

Taking Space: An Interview with Tamara Jenkins, Writer/Director of Private Life

By Heather TaylorOct 18, 2018
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

10 Hacks to Keep Your Day Job From Killing Your Writing Career

By Terri Coduri VianiJun 27, 2018
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Fit to Write: Health and Exercise Tips for Creative Types

By Terri Coduri VianiMay 15, 2018
Creator of The Other F Word, Caytha Jentis, shares her journey of creating and collaborating on her web series as well as the challenges of fundraising and self promotion.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

INTERVIEW: The Other F Word Creator Caytha Jentis on Celebrating a Forgotten Demographic

By CK LoveMar 23, 2018
Director Vanessa Parise on directing for TV and film and what it takes to make it. Parise discusses her journey from Harvard to Second City to helming shows for Amazon, Netflix, and Lifetime.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Television Director Vanessa Parise on What it Takes to Make It

By Terri Coduri VianiMar 6, 2018
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STORY BROADS: 25 Tips on How to Change the Film Industry

By Gabrielle A. LodlDec 13, 2017
Kelly Fullerton
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Screenwriter Kelly Fullerton on Writing the Simone Biles Biopic - From TV to Feature Writing

By Natalia MegasOct 25, 2017
Mark Sanderson is living proof that if you want something bad enough, and take the time to learn and grow, you will find a level of success unique to your own, one-of-a-kind journey.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Screenwriter Safari - Hunting the Working Writer

By Carrie WachobOct 18, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Giving Critique - 8 Ways to Give and Take Notes From Your Peers (and not be a snob!)

By Aarthi RamanathanSep 20, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: A Mother’s Role in Creating ‘Good Men’ On Screen and Off

By Belinda DowneySep 13, 2017
Breaking British: Inside UK Screenwriting with Writer and Story Editor Philip Gladwin
Screenwriter Interviews

Breaking British: Inside UK Screenwriting with Writer and Story Editor Philip Gladwin

By Terri Coduri VianiSep 6, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: How to Write a Romantic Comedy When You Hate Rom-Coms, Part 2

By Despina KarintisAug 23, 2017
INTERVIEW: Tracy Oliver and Her 'Girls Trip'
Screenwriter Interviews

INTERVIEW: Tracy Oliver and Her Girls Trip

By Despina KarintisAug 17, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: How to Write a Romantic Comedy When You Hate Rom-Coms, Part 1

By Despina KarintisAug 16, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: How to Explore Female Character Bias to Transform Your Story

By Anne-Cecile VilleAug 9, 2017
INTERVIEW: Scotty Mullen on 'Sharknado 5,' Pitchfests, and Casting the Films He Writes
How to Sell a Script and Build a Screenwriting Career

INTERVIEW: Scotty Mullen on Sharknado 5, Pitchfests, and Casting the Films He Writes

By Cameron ChapmanAug 8, 2017
Photo by Rhett Noonan on Unsplash
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Writing the Contained Script (and Not Just Thrillers!)

By Cameron ChapmanJul 26, 2017
STORY BROADS: Film Festival Tips - Top Indie Film Mistakes to Avoid
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Film Festival Tips - Top Indie Film Mistakes to Avoid

By Asmara BhattacharyaJun 21, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Can Screenwriting Damage Your Mental Health?

By Anne-Cecile VilleJun 14, 2017
STORY BROADS: 6 Top Tips for Dealing with Feedback by Vicky Hinault | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: 6 Top Tips for Dealing with Feedback

By Vicky HinaultMay 24, 2017
STORY BROADS: Learn How to Pitch Your Story Before You Type FADE IN
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Learn How to Pitch Your Story Before You Type FADE IN

By Anne-Cecile VilleMay 17, 2017
STORY BROADS: Ways to Procrastinate and Still Write by Aarthi Ramanathan | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: 8 Ways to Procrastinate and Still Write

By Aarthi RamanathanMay 3, 2017
STORY BROADS: Battling Self-Doubt by Despina Karintis | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Battling Self-Doubt as a Writer

By Despina KarintisApr 26, 2017
A NEW LANDSCAPE: Filmmaking in the Post-Truth Era by Heather Taylor | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Identifying Theme, Premise, Plot of Your Story

A NEW LANDSCAPE: Filmmaking in the Post-Truth Era

By Heather TaylorApr 13, 2017
Screenplay competition winner Amanda Parham shares eleven ways that screen and television writers can capitalize on a screenplay contest win or placement. | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

From Contest Wins to Careers: 11 Tips to Capitalize on Screenplay Competition Placements

By Amanda ParhamApr 12, 2017
Want Story Ideas That Rock Your Socks Off? Use lists!
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Want Story Ideas That Rock Your Socks Off? Use lists!

By Sabina GiadoApr 5, 2017
A common gripe among a lot of actresses is that they don’t find many strong female roles in the scripts they’re given, and so sometimes they seek out roles written for men.
Creating Characters

Women Are People, Too: 6 Ways to Write Better Female Characters

By Cameron ChapmanMar 30, 2017
Lukas Hassel
Screenwriting How-To Articles

Practical Screenwriting and Directing Advice: Up Close and Honest with Lukas Hassel

By Natalia MegasMar 29, 2017
Screen-Shot-Journey Is The Destination
Screenwriting How-To Articles

Writing and Filming Biopics: Journey Is The Destination

By Natalia MegasMar 24, 2017
STORY BROADS: Pros and Cons of Co-writing (with the opposite sex) by Belinda Downey | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Pros and Cons of Co-writing (with the opposite sex)

By Belinda DowneyMar 22, 2017
INTERVIEW: Dramedy Screenwriter Deborah Pearl Talks Directing, Screenwriting, and 'Getting Ed Laid' by Natalie Megas | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

INTERVIEW: Dramedy Screenwriter Deborah Pearl Talks Directing, Screenwriting, and 'Getting Ed Laid'

By Natalia MegasMar 8, 2017
GAME PLAN: Making The Move To Los Angeles As A Writer by Kelly Jo Brick | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Writing Inspiration

GAME PLAN: Making The Move To Los Angeles As A Writer

By Kelly Jo BrickMar 1, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: 6 Easy Things Introverts Can Do to (Mostly) Take the Sting Out of Networking

By Terri Coduri VianiFeb 15, 2017
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How to Write a Screenplay

STORY BROADS: 5 Tips to Get Your Story on the Page

By Despina KarintisFeb 14, 2017
STORY BROADS: Creeping Canuck - Aspiring Screenwriter Tips by Sara de Waard | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Creeping Canuck - Aspiring Screenwriter Tips

By Sara de WaardFeb 1, 2017
STORY BROADS: Over 40? Eight Screenwriting Strategies to Make it Work by Natalia Megas | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Over 40? Eight Screenwriting Strategies to Make it Work

By Natalia MegasJan 25, 2017
STORY BROADS: Script Supervisor and Script Coordinator - Who is Keeping the Integrity of Your Script on Set? by Roe Moore | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORY BROADS: Script Supervisor and Script Coordinator - Who is Keeping the Integrity of Your Script on Set?

By Roe MooreJan 18, 2017