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Screenwriter Interviews

Memory is a Tricky Thing: An Interview with 'Candy' Creators Robin Veith and Nick Antosca

By Sadie DeanMay 9, 2022
THE OUTFIT-Courtesy of Nick Wall Focus Features
Film Reviews

Film Review: 'The Outfit' is a Crime Drama that Really Goes the Distance

By Rich MonettiApr 29, 2022
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Film Reviews

Film Review: 'Paris, 13th District' - A Coming-of-Age Story Devoid of Revelation

By Patrick DevittApr 14, 2022
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Screenwriter Interviews

The Art of Adapting the True Story – An Interview with Actor/Screenwriter Joshua Rollins

By Sonya AlexanderApr 11, 2022
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Film Reviews

Review of 'Annette'—Just Because Something Is Happening Doesn’t Mean It’s Compelling

By Joy Cheriel BrownMar 30, 2022
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Screenwriter Interviews

Embracing Individuality with ‘Alice’ Writer-Director Krystin Ver Linden

By Sadie DeanMar 18, 2022
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Screenwriter Interviews

Cinematic Ingredients: An Interview with ‘After Yang’ Filmmaker Kogonada

By Sadie DeanMar 4, 2022
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Screenwriter Interviews

Arizona Filmmaker Brian Skiba on His Lionsgate Thriller ‘Pursuit’ Starring John Cusack and Emile Hirsch

By Michael Lee SimpsonFeb 18, 2022
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Screenwriter Interviews

It’s All About Characters: An Interview with Sonja Warfield

By Sonya AlexanderJan 24, 2022
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Film Festivals

Sundance Film Festival 2022 – Day Three: A Little Bit of This and That

By Sadie DeanJan 23, 2022
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Film Festivals

Sundance Film Festival 2022 – A Welcoming Virtual Experience

By Sadie DeanJan 21, 2022
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Screenwriter Interviews

An Economy of Words: An Interview with 'Lamb' Screenwriter Sjón

By Sonya AlexanderOct 19, 2021
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Screenwriter Interviews

Where Genre Has No Limits: Spotlight on Screenwriter Elizabeth Ditty

By Nanea TaylorSep 29, 2021
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Film Reviews

UNDERSTANDING SCREENWRITING: Tom is Writing About…Directors?

By Tom StempelJan 20, 2021
Former Los Angeles producer/showrunner Scott McConnell shares advice on how to develop strong central conflicts for a drama.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

Create High-Value Conflicts to Elevate Your Drama

By Scott McConnellJun 4, 2019
Ray Morton examines the heart of a dramatic story. A story that does not have this form and structure and that does not contain these elements may be a narrative, but it will not be drama.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

MEET THE READER: Drama, Not Twinkies

By Ray MortonApr 6, 2018
3 Query Letter Mistakes Screenwriters Make by Sammy Montana | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

3 Big Query Letter Mistakes Screenwriters Make

By Sammy MontanaNov 15, 2016
WRITER'S EDGE: Drama Defined - Why It's Drama Genre Is a Tough Sell? by Steve Kaire | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

WRITER'S EDGE: Drama Defined - Why It's Drama Genre Is a Tough Sell?

By Steve KaireJun 3, 2016
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Screenplay Genre

Notes from the Margins: Romance Isn't Dead...It's Just Different

By Danny ManusDec 8, 2014
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Script Angel: Characters Under Stress

By Hayley McKenzieApr 9, 2014
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Breaking & Entering: Do You Have the Guts for a Screenwriting Career?

By Barri EvinsJan 16, 2014
Screenwriting How-To Articles

TV Writer Podcast 032 - Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars, Party Down)

By Gray JonesAug 30, 2011
Screenwriting How-To Articles

Alligator Tales: A Cheesy Way to Start

By Pen DenshamJun 24, 2011
Wanna network with professional screenwriters? Try here.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

PRIMETIME: Using or Starting a Writers Group

By Chad GervichApr 19, 2011