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21 Successful Writers and Producers Share Essential Writing Advice The best way to learn how to write is to read great stories as well as interviews of successful writers. We scoured Script's archives to share essential writing advice from interviews of pro writers and filmmakers. Read More... By: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Interviewing successful writers allows us to share insights into not only their writing process but also screenwriting career advice. We dug through our archives to find compelling and timeless writing advice. Let's get at it ... Bryan Sipe ("Demolition"): Following the Muse "I was going numb and I didn't know why, and I hit the panic button because I want to feel something. I want to be passionate about things again. And I was writing these scripts that were for [Hollywood], you know? Writing bad comedies. I didn't know if I was a writer anymore. What my real voice was. So, I got this sense of loss, like I lost my true creative self. And that felt like death to me. Mind you, this stuff is in retrospect now (laughs). I didn't know that this was happening as I was doing it. There was nothing calculated about these feelings. I wasn't able to put these pieces together. I just felt numb and blank. Then this voice started talking to me, and he was also experiencing loss. I followed him, and he showed me what that loss was. And it was his wife. It [the screenplay] began with this voice. And I followed the voice. I didn't give a shit anymore about what Hollywood wanted me to write or what agents were telling me would sell. I just wanted to talk to this guy. I wanted him to talk back to me and I followed him through this tragedy of his. I was there with him and he was there for me." 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, Colorado 80301

Letter from the Editor Sometimes the best writing advice comes from the producers who help turn your script into a reality. We're thrilled to have interviewed Jason Neese of the Netflix hit, The Umbrella Academy. Ray Morton shares five essential questions to ask before you write your script, and Scott Myers of "Go Into the Story" blog tweets out some gems about theme and loglines. Now get reading and get writing!  Jeanne Read More... INTERVIEW: "The Umbrella Academy" Producer Jason Neese The hit Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy launched season 2 with a bang! Bryan Young discussed the ins and outs of producing a hit streaming show, breaking into screenwriting, and so much more with one of the show's producers, Jason Neese. Read More... MEET THE READER: Five Questions to Ask (and Answer) Before You Start Writing When you sit down to craft your story, you are the master, but how do you maximize the story's potential? Ray Morton shares five questions to ask before you start writing your screenplay. Read More... Twitter Screenwriting Tips: Theme and Loglines Script dug through Twitter and found some great screenwriting tips from Scott Myers of Go Into the Story. Get insights on the power of theme and the importance of a compelling logline. Read More... Script University: Beginning Feature Film Writing Donald Hewitt has written for Pixar, Working Title, Miramax, New Line, ABC Family, Disney and Fox Animation. He is currently writing the upcoming feature Gods of Mars. His 12-week workshop guides students through the process of building a feature film script, starting with an outline and continuing through all the acts of your screenplay. The writing critiques in this workshop are tailored to develop specific skills needed to succeed as a feature film writer. You will get expert guidance on your writing along the way, and helpful self-tests allow you to reinforce your mastery of the lecture content. 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, Colorado 80301

Logline Progression: Rewriting Tips for Screenplay Loglines Doug King takes you through the rewrite process of screenplay loglines to make yours show the four critical elements to attract executives. Read More... By: Douglas King The logline: one sentence—35-45 words—that best illustrates the inciting event, protagonist/antagonist, main plot, and jeopardy of your film. Every screenwriter should master the craft of writing a logline so that they increase their odds of selling their spec script. And, just like writing a feature script, writing a logline means rewriting. I wanted to briefly illustrate the evolution of writing a logline so you can see the actual process and how, through multiple passes, a logline improves. 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, Colorado 80301

Letter from the Editor We talk "rules" this week on Script, from feature to TV. Also, don't miss the podcast interview of TV writer Greta Heinemann. She delivers stellar advice and insights for anyone wanting to break into screenwriting. Now get reading and get writing!  Jeanne Read More... Twitter Screenwriting Tips: The "Rules" of Screenwriting Script scours the time-suck that is Twitter to share screenwriting tips with our readers. William C. Martell nailed it in his tweet about the rules of screenwriting. Read More... TV Writer Podcast 110 - Greta Heinemann (NCIS: New Orleans, NBC's Good Girls) Host Gray Jones interviews Greta Heinemann, a TV/film writer who grew up on the Bavarian/Austrian border, and overcame language and immigration barriers to break in to Hollywood. Read More... Writers' Room 101: The Most Important Rule There’s one rule that, if you break it, you’re very possibly screwed. And once you start working as a television writer, no one will pull you aside every day and give you constant reminders. So write this one down ... Read More... Announcing the New Script University! After 32 years as the editorial leader in screenwriting information, we are excited to rebrand Screenwriters University as Script University. Going forward, we will be even more devoted to helping writers learn from industry professionals in the comfort of their own home. Our goal is to continue delivering high-quality content, as well as compelling online courses, to help you succeed in both improving your craft and discovering opportunities for a successful writing career. Check out the new site... 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

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Letter from the Editor In order to truly understand how the screenwriting industry works, finding a mentor can change the game. Priyanka Mattoo, writer/filmmaker and former agent shares advice on finding a mentor. We also have another great Twitter Screenwriting Tip from the writers of The Quiet Place, as well as insight into what actually happens during the script development process. Now get reading and get writing! Jeanne Read More... Twitter Screenwriting Tips: Opening Scenes that Grab You Social media can be a great place to learn. Script shares advice from writing partners Scott Beck and Bryan Woods on writing an opening scene that hits all the marks, sharing a scene written by M. Night Shyamalan. Read More... TV Writer Podcast: Priyanka Mattoo - How to Find a Hollywood Mentor During Lockdown Host Gray Jones interviews Priyanka Mattoo, a writer/filmmaker and former UTA and WME agent who shares how to find a Hollywood mentor during lockdown. Read More... You Sold Your Script - Now What? The Anatomy of Screenplay Development Screenwriters imagine the joy of selling their script, but what happens after you get that big sale? Bob Saenz takes us through the anatomy of screenplay development. Read More... Script University: Beginning Television Writing In this four-week course, an established executive producer/showrunner will give you an inside look at the world of dramatic, episodic television. You will explore—and practice—the actual process involved in successfully writing a spec episodic script that will open doors across Hollywood. 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, Colorado 80301