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Named a Top 2017 Contest   Winners sent to Managers and Producers. Past winners of WeScreenplay's competitions have signed with management companies like Heroes and Villains, BelieveLand, and Pollinate. Many winners and finalists are in active development with producers and even studios. Others have gone on to self-produce, win exclusive fellowships, and sign book deals. We believe the successes are a combination of talented writers who we can help with a little extra exposure for their amazing work. There is a long list of managers and producers who've requested to check out the winners of the WeScreenplay Feature Competition, including Treehouse Pictures, BelieveLand Management, Good Fear, Bellevue, Bad Hat Harry, Echo Lake, Cross Creek, and many more. Check out the full list on the WeScreenplay  Feature Competition page.   Learn More   Check out this year's incredible jury:   Dave Green, Director of Earth to Echo and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, which hit theaters in summer 2016. His advice and insight as a visual director will be invaluable to writers of all genres.   Juliet Berman, is a Creative Executive at Treehouse Pictures (ALL IS LOST, THAT AWKWARD MOMENT). From award-winning dramas to star-studded comedies, Juliet has worked on a wide range of feature films and knows the industry from the indie-level all the way up to studio films.   Le'Ander Nicholson is a literary manager at BelieveLand who signed the 2016 winner Kenlon Clarke. He specializes in developing writers and has a broad network across the industry having worked for production companies and top 5 Hollywood agencies.   Melissa Azizi is an executive at Pretty Pictures (THE DANISH GIRL, KINSEY). Melissa has worked as an executive in the industry for years and is now branching out to produce and develop films of her own.   WeScreenplay Competition Promise WeScreenplay is focused on providing professional screenwriting competitions that help all writers who enter. This is why we share our judges' scorecards, have regular communication, and hit our deadlines. No other contest operates with as much transparency. Finally, we provide affordable notes options starting at $39 so that every entrant can get specific feedback on their script. This type of contest management is why MovieBytes has called us a Top Screenplay Contest for the past two years. We also focus on aggressively promoting our winners. In the past year, we've celebrated Leon Chills signing with Heroes and Villains, Odin Ozdil signing with Pollinate Entertainment, Kenlon Clark signing with BelieveLand Management, Dominique Holmes signing with Heroes and Villains, and dozens more writers getting their foot in the door with options, meetings, and script development. We want to focus on you and your dream projects next.   Enter Now

 

Week in Review

 

Letter from the Editor   On ScriptMag.com this week, we share great insights and interviews, including thoughts on navigating Hollywood politics and more! Check out our full list of contributors and follow them on Twitter too. Sale! Sale! Sale! Don't miss the amazing Season of Sales for major discounts! Keep checking that link for last-minute gift ideas. Now get reading and get writing! Read More...   Screenwriter Insight: Wonderstruck's Brian Selznick Draws the Adaptation   Brian Selznick discusses the excitement that ensued during the writing of Wonderstruck, his past experiences with working with the creative minds behind Wonderstruck and his previous success, Hugo. Read More...   YOUR TV GUIDE to Writing Inclusively Without Appropriating   Tawnya Bhattacharya gives tips on writing your pilot inclusively without appropriating the experiences of another culture, gender, or sexual orientation. Read More...     INTERVIEW: Rich Whiteside Discusses Intricacies of Hollywood Politics and Script Development   Rich Whiteside shares his insights into Hollywood politics, script development, and the tools you need to navigate a successful screenwriting career. Read More...   SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Screenwriter/Director Martin Gooch Talks About His Latest Horror Film, The Gatehouse   Writer/director Martin Gooch discusses his writing process, where this idea came from, and how he was able to get his latest film, The Gatehouse, produced. Read More...   Online Screenwriting Classes: Fitting Writing Into Your Life: Becoming a Productive Screenwriter   In this week-long intensive, you'll first watch and discuss (via discussion boards) a three-part video lecture exploring 10 habits and techniques that will keep your writing schedule consistent and productive. Then, you'll use what you have learned to create a personalized writing plan that you will submit for feedback. At the end of just one week you will have a fail-proof strategy for the most productive writing of your life. Enroll Now... See full list of self-paced online courses here.   Webinars: Live and On-Demand   Our webinars include both access to the live webinar where you may interact with the presenter and the recorded, on-demand edition for your video library. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation. See full list of upcoming live online webinars here. Taking Your Screenplay Idea to a First Draft by Hal Ackerman, 12/14 List of All Upcoming Live Webinars List of On-Demand Webinars   SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: Voice Over & Subtext in The Handmaid's Tale   Paul Peditto discusses voice over and subtext and how the Hulu show, The Handmaid's Tale, deals with both. Read More...   SPECS & THE CITY: The Power of Character Names   Screenwriter Brad Johnson explains there is power in character names, shaping our perception of who someone is (or isn't). Read More...     BEHIND THE LINES WITH DR: Protecting Your Writing - Land Mines with Love   Protecting your writing is a lot harder once you've made it in Hollywood. Doug Richardson explains the upside to getting ripped off. Read More...   10 Ingredients for Successful Screenwriting: Create a Business Persona   Creating a business persona is a key ingredient to becoming a successful screenwriter. Join Marilyn Horowitz for part 6 of her series. Read More...   Screenwriting Tutorials: On-Demand Video Classes   Get a single video for $16.99 or subscribe for access to all the videos starting at only $16.33 per month! See all videos and subscribe for All Access here. Our growing library of over 175 video tutorials covers both the creative and business sides of screenwriting, offering instruction from top industry experts! Watch Previews of All Videos...   ALTERNATE ROUTES: Way Out-of-the-Box Screenwriting   History has shown us some seriously creative thinking by writers to get their work noticed. Marty Lang shares out-of-the-box screenwriting tactics. Read More...   MEET THE READER: Importance of Logical Conclusions in Storytelling   There are many important ingredients in a screenplay: premise, plot, characters, dialogue, and so on. One of the most important is logic. Ray Morton shares some of the many ways logic functions in a screen narrative. Read More...   Free Screenwriting Resources   Download invaluable free screenwriting resources as our gift to you! Step-by-Step Guide to Creating High Concept Ideas; How to Vet a Script Consultant; How to Find a Literary Agent; Creating Short Film Ideas; Proper Screenplay Format Tips; Creating Strong Protagonist; How to Navigate a Pitchfest; TV Pilot Kit; How to Write a Screenplay Webinar, and MORE! See Full List of Free Downloads...   Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Jeanne is the Editor of Script and adapted the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Slavery by Another Name. Her screenplays were selected as Top 25 Tracking Board Launch Pad, CSExpo Finalist, Second Round Sundance Episodic Lab, and PAGE Awards TV Drama Finalist. Twitter @jeannevb.

 

 

Week in Review

 

Letter from the Editor   On ScriptMag.com this week, we share ways to raise conflict in your story, interviews of HBOAccess fellows, filmmakers, contest winners and more! Check out our full list of contributors and follow them on Twitter too. There are as many ways to break into the industry as there are writers. One way is to enter screenwriting contests. Get our FREE Download Tips for Winning Screenwriting Contests to help you succeed in the next contest you enter! Now get reading and get writing! Read More...

Creating a Series Concept that Works: Atypical   Jen Grisanti analyzes the new Netflix series, ATYPICAL, exploring how structure can influence emotion and bring your audience to tears. Read More...

SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY PODCAST: Justin Price on Writing and Producing Four Films This Year   Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Justin Price about how he launched his career with a move to Los Angeles and how he has continued to make films - eight in the last two years! Read More...

HBO’s Manic – Conversation with Creators Kate Marks and Yolanda Carney   Meet HBOAccess fellows, Director, Kate Marks and Writer, Yolanda Carney, creators of Manic a show about an Ivy-league bound, overachieving teen who, after a manic episode, is placed in a school for kids with mental illness. Available on HBOGo and HBONow. Read More...

CRAFT: Eyes On The Prize - How To Write Your Way To An Oscar®   Bob Verini goes beyond screenwriting tips and tackles another aspect of the screenwriter’s “American Dream,” analyzing writing-award statistics to give you some hints that one day you, too, may be blessed by Oscar. Read More...

Online Screenwriting Classes: Crafting the Scene   Writing great scenes requires talent, skill, know-how and practice. While the first two can’t be taught, you can learn what makes a great scene, recognize when a scene doesn’t work and why, and apply practical techniques as you craft dramatic scenes and receive feedback from the instructor. Enroll Now... See full list of self-paced online courses here.

Webinars: Live and On-Demand   Our webinars include both access to the live webinar where you may interact with the presenter and the recorded, on-demand edition for your video library. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation. See full list of upcoming live online webinars here. Inside The TV Writers Room: How To Go From Writers Assistant to Staff Writer by Adam Gaines, 11/30 Spec Market 101: How to Sell Your Script by Greg Gertmenian and Jason Scoggins, 12/7 List of All Upcoming Live Webinars List of On-Demand Webinars

FILM REVIEW: A Fantastic Woman   Christopher Schiller examines the complexities of Sebastian Lelio's film, A Fantastic Woman. Read More...   Access Screenplay Contest Grand Prize Winner Elizabeth Samaroo   Access Screenplay Contest Grand Prize Winner Elizabeth Samaroo discusses her winning script and the unusual concept that helped it rise to the top. Read More...

WENDY’S LA4HIRE: Great Screenplay Writing – Conflicts & Obstacles   Great screenplay writing always includes conflicts and obstacles. Wendy Kram explains how no good drama or comedy can exist without some conflict the hero must face and overcome. Read More...   BALLS OF STEEL: Juggling Projects   Jeanne Veillette Bowerman learns how to deal with being a "miserable control freak," and offers advice on juggling multiple projects. Read More...

Screenwriting Tutorials: On-Demand Video Classes   Get a single video for $16.99 or subscribe for access to all the videos starting at only $16.33 per month! See all videos and subscribe for All Access here. Our growing library of over 175 video tutorials covers both the creative and business sides of screenwriting, offering instruction from top industry experts! Watch Previews of All Videos...

BREAKING IN: Hollywood Glamour – Are Screenwriters the Cure for Cultural Amnesia?   No matter where you live, if you write or make movies, you are part of a tradition of Hollywood glamour and greatness. Honor it, own it, make the future. Read More...   BUSINESS OF SCREENWRITING: If You Want to Write, You Must Read   Former agent, Michele Wallerstein, explains why you need to read books and scripts in order to become a great writer. Read More...   Free Screenwriting Resources   Download invaluable free screenwriting resources as our gift to you! Step-by-Step Guide to Creating High Concept Ideas; How to Vet a Script Consultant; How to Find a Literary Agent; Creating Short Film Ideas; Proper Screenplay Format Tips; Creating Strong Protagonist; How to Navigate a Pitchfest; TV Pilot Kit; How to Write a Screenplay Webinar, and MORE! See Full List of Free Downloads...

Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Jeanne is the Editor of Script and adapted the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Slavery by Another Name. Her screenplays were selected as Top 25 Tracking Board Launch Pad, CSExpo Finalist, Second Round Sundance Episodic Lab, and PAGE Awards TV Drama Finalist. Twitter @jeannevb.