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Letter from the Editor At this point, it probably feels like day 1,054 of this lockdown, but keep hanging in there! Hopefully, we'll all be moving about soon. I spent a lot of lockdown mania writing the "30 Days of Tips on Character Development," which finally crossed the finish line. Below is the last in the series, "Your Character's Biggest Obstacle Isn't What You Think." Try to guess... or you could just read it.  Definitely read Randy Rudder's interview with writer/director John Lee Hancock where he candidly talks about breaking into screenwriting and shares insights into how this COVID crisis is impacting Hollywood.  Now get reading, get writing and stay healthy!  Jeanne  Read More... INTERVIEW: Writer/Director John Lee Hancock on Adaptations, Breaking In, and "The Little Things" Randy Rudder interviews John Lee Hancock on writing, directing, streaming platforms, and the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the film industry. Read More... Your Character's Biggest Obstacle Isn't What You Think Jeanne Veillette Bowerman reveals the most important element of character evolution in the final lesson of the "30 Days of Character Development" series. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. Read More... Spalding's School of Writing offers screenwriting in our 65-credit MFA and a new, 35-credit MA in Writing. Our flexible, affordable programs serve industry professionals, new scriptwriters, and aspiring professors. Students with a produced script may accelerate their studies. Applications accepted year-round. Spalding.edu/schoolofwriting SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Filmmaker Scott Teems on Launching a Career Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Scott Teems about how a chance encounter in Los Angeles helped launch his career, and The Quarry (2020), a crime/thriller feature, starring Michael Shannon. Read More... TV Writer Podcast 095 - Michael Narducci, Showrunner of The Originals Host Gray Jones interviews Michael Narducci, showrunner and EP for The Originals, co-EP for The Crossing, and writer and producer for The Vampire Diaries. Learn More... Screenwriters University Self-Paced Courses on Sale! We've reduced the prices of SU's self-paced courses to only $19.99 each! These courses are on demand, so you can go through the materials and complete assignments at your own pace. It's a great way to save money while learning from home! Learn More... Free Screenwriting Resources If you’re looking for FREE screenwriting tips and advice to help kick-start your writing career, then you’ll LOVE our vast selection of free downloads from the experts. From learning how to write a script the right way to how to beat writer’s block, you’ll find something that will help you increase your chances of success! Download Now… Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Jeanne is the Editor-in-Chief of Script, Senior Editor at Writer’s Digest, and co-founder of Twitter’s #scriptchat and @WritersStrong. Her screenplays, including the adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Slavery by Another Name, were selected as Top 25 Tracking Board Launch Pad, CSExpo Finalist, Second Round Sundance Episodic Lab, and PAGE Awards TV Drama Finalist. Twitter @jeannevb  | Privacy Policy Script an Active Interest Media company 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301 How Character Evolution Impacts Story Structure Stories are only as interesting as the characters in them. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman shares advice on using character evolution to create powerful story structure whether you're an outliner or a pantser. Today's the last day to save 65% of all on-demand webinars with code WEBINAR65! Don't miss out! Read More... By: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Let's explore Cast Away. An over-the-top FedEx systems analyst, obsessed with time management, gets trapped on an island, all alone. No one to organize or direct. Just him and his thoughts. How does he handle the conflicts that will arise, in an environment that is beyond his control, missing the life and love that he may never get back? What's the worst possible scenario for a time-management freak to be in? A place where time doesn't matter and he has no control over anything. The writer had to create conflicting situations to make him more comfortable being uncomfortable and help him evolve and let go of control. Remember from our last article, this is also where the story's theme comes in. Survival is a basic human instinct. The writer tossed every survival obstacle at him, even giving him the ultimate test of suicidal ideations. The man who washed up on that island is not someone who would ever allow himself to consider suicide. He was an overachiever. Not a quitter. Yet, he considers giving up because of all the horrific conflicts he faces. That moment of loss of hope presents the perfect opportunity for growth. Symbolism plays a key role, too. Read More... Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Jeanne is the Editor-in-Chief of Script, Senior Editor at Writer’s Digest, and co-founder of Twitter’s #scriptchat and @WritersStrong. Her screenplays, including the adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Slavery by Another Name, were selected as Top 25 Tracking Board Launch Pad, CSExpo Finalist, Second Round Sundance Episodic Lab, and PAGE Awards TV Drama Finalist. Twitter @jeannevb | Privacy Policy Script an Active Interest Media company 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301

Letter from the Editor This week on Script, we share more tips in our "30 Days of Character Development" series, as well as advice on creating a web series and writing comedy.  There's still time to take advantage of our April sales! Our "kit" of products, Mastering the High Concept Screenplay Premium Collection, saves you hundreds of dollars, and get a savings of 65% off all on-demand webinars with Code WEBINAR65! Both sales end April 30th. Now get reading, get writing and be well!  Jeanne Read All Script's Articles... 30 Days of Character Development: Theme, Setup and Payoff Great storytelling involves characters that captivate the reader. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman shares tips for connecting your characters to the story's theme and using their choices to establish an effective setup and payoff. Read More... Five Screenwriting Lessons from the Geniuses of TV Comedy From her interviews with more than 50 legendary comedy screenwriters, author Paula Finn offers the top five takeaways to make your comedy great. Read More... WRITERS ON THE WEB: Interview with Creators of Web Series "The Right Swipe" Rebecca Norris interviews the creators of the web series "The Right Swipe" (Official Selection - Austin Film Festival, Stareable Fest, NYC Webfest) about modern dating, their production journey, their path to distribution, and writing for people of marginalized identity. Read More... Proper Formatting Technique: Script Format Made Easy Let Dave Trottier (Dr. Format himself) show you the necessary techniques and currently accepted standards that will set your script apart from the heap. Not only will he teach you the rules of script formatting, he will show you when and how to break them. Learn More... Free Screenwriting Resources If you’re looking for FREE screenwriting tips and advice to help kick-start your writing career, then you’ll LOVE our vast selection of free downloads from the experts. From learning how to write a script the right way to how to beat writer’s block, you’ll find something that will help you increase your chances of success! Download Now… Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Jeanne is the Editor-in-Chief of Script, Senior Editor at Writer’s Digest, and co-founder of Twitter’s #scriptchat and @WritersStrong. Her screenplays, including the adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Slavery by Another Name, were selected as Top 25 Tracking Board Launch Pad, CSExpo Finalist, Second Round Sundance Episodic Lab, and PAGE Awards TV Drama Finalist. Twitter @jeannevb | Privacy Policy Script an Active Interest Media company 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301

How to Advance Your Career, Even in a Lockdown The lockdown doesn't mean you're locked out of Hollywood. Bob Saenz shares advice on getting your script read and how to advance your writing career. Check out our sale on on-demand webinars to take advantage of being stuck at home and continue your learning - use code WEBINAR65 at checkout to get 65% off (sale ends April 30th)! Read More... By: Bob Saenz Business is proceeding in this industry. It's different right now for sure because of the physical work stoppage on production, but development is steaming ahead so they are ready to hit the ground running whenever it’s safe. What does this mean for the screenwriter sitting at home right now? For new screenwriters? Is this a time to get busy? Short answer? Are you kidding me? Yes. Read More... Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Jeanne is the Editor-in-Chief of Script, Senior Editor at Writer’s Digest, and co-founder of Twitter’s #scriptchat and @WritersStrong. Her screenplays, including the adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Slavery by Another Name, were selected as Top 25 Tracking Board Launch Pad, CSExpo Finalist, Second Round Sundance Episodic Lab, and PAGE Awards TV Drama Finalist. Twitter @jeannevb

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