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Active Interest Media
5710 Flatiron Parkway Suite A Boulder, Colorado, 80301 United States
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Karen,
Typing "FADE OUT" is just the beginning of your script's
journey in the Industry. The first stop, after you submit to a
production company or studio, is Coverage, an analysis and rating of
your script by a professional reader who's been trained to spot exactly
what Agents, Managers, Producers and content buyers are looking for in
a screenplay.
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detailed information on concept, structure, pacing, dialogue and more.
It also includes feedback and recommendations for improving the script
and making it more marketable.
Now available through Writer's Digest Shop, ScriptXpert offers the best
coverage and notes in the industry with experienced and industry-savvy
readers. You only get one chance at a first impression, let our readers
help you find success.
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Active Interest Media
5710 Flatiron Parkway Suite A Boulder, Colorado, 80301 United States
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In this article
from 2009, we explore how a story is not of a lower quality simply
because a protagonist doesn’t “change,” but rather, how this principle
about character arcs has been wrong since the very beginning. Read More...
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By: Mystery Man
It’s funny to me
that the biz is filled with individuals who purport themselves to be
“open minded”; yet, when it comes to the art of storytelling, they’re
the most close-minded formula freaks you’ll ever meet.
And many believe
that all protagonists in all stories must have arcs to their inner
nature for better or worse. Are you kidding me? This myth has pervaded
every area of Hollywood, from gurus to screenwriting professors to pro
consultants and just about everyone else, so that all new writers (and many
working pros) encounter a thought police on this subject the likes of
which we haven’t seen since the pre-wall days of East Germany. Who let
this false gospel into our church? Friends, Script readers, fellow
writers, and anyone else out there, hear my words and hear them
well—this myth about character arcs does not hold up against the record
of cinema history. A story is not of a lower quality simply because a
protagonist doesn’t “change,” but rather, this principle about
character arcs has been wrong since the very beginning. Read More...
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Moriah Richard is an
editor at Writer’s
Digest with a particular interest in discussing craft and
genre. As a reader, she’s most interested in horror, fantasy, and
romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
Find Moriah on Twitter @MoriahRichard93.
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A Special Message from our Trusted Partner
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In this
introduction to Dimitri Vorontzov's latest article series, we explore
the basics of scientific romanticism, from Indiana Jones to Tony Stark,
and what it means for storytelling. Read More...
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This week,
Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Thomas Dever, Head Of Writer Success at
Coverfly, a script listing service and database which connects
screenwriters to many industry opportunities like contests and
fellowships. Read More...
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From certificate to terminal degree, Spalding’s School of
Creative and Professional Writing's low-residency model provides
intellectual rigor, emotional support, affordability, flexibility, and
community. Our diverse, socially-engaged faculty of prize-winning
mentors offer East and West-coast sensibilities for TV, stage, and
screen.
spalding.edu/schoolofwriting
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Forging a path
as a writer presents endless challenges. In this article from 2019,
Clive Frayne highlights the number one mistake a screenwriter can make
that will keep them from producing quality scripts. Read More...
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Now more than
ever, truth is easier and easier to capture. This course will help you
understand how to see the picture on the box of that jigsaw puzzle in
your mind so you can start crafting the pieces of a documentary, whether
that writing happens in pre-production, during the collection of
footage, or in post-production as you work to craft the final
narrative. Learn More...
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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 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! Read More...
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Moriah Richard is an
editor at Writer’s
Digest with a particular interest in discussing craft and
genre. As a reader, she’s most interested in horror, fantasy, and
romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
Find Moriah on Twitter @MoriahRichard93.
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A Special Offer from our Trusted Partner
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In this article
from 2014, career coach Shawn Tolleson shares her still-relevant advice
for taking your goals and making them a reality. Read More...
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By: Shawn
Tolleson
Ah, 2014… time for
New Year’s resolutions. A clean slate. Excitement in the air!
Have you noticed
that some New Year’s resolutions are on the list every year? What makes
this year different? Will you really be able to accomplish your career
breakthrough goals?
Read on for the five
keys to success, from making your film to getting your dream job.
1. Identify
a goal that is not impossible, not predictable, but a “breakthrough.”
Often, we articulate
goals that are literally impossible in the time frame we give them.
It’s important to note that no goal is impossible, rather, it might not
be possible in the time allotted. When we do this, we doom ourselves to
failure. That said, “predictable” is a version of a goal you’ve already
done. Goals are most powerful when articulated in between impossible
and predictable, the “sweet spot” that is a “breakthrough.” It can be
scary to say, “By December 31, 2014, I will have a new job as an executive
producer earning at least $250k/year.” But, the key is to say it loud,
say it proud, and give it a timeframe. Read More...
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Moriah Richard is an
editor at Writer’s
Digest with a particular interest in discussing craft and
genre. As a reader, she’s most interested in horror, fantasy, and
romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
Find Moriah on Twitter @MoriahRichard93.
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To kick off the new
year, Ray Morton takes readers back to the basics, with lessons that
new writers should learn and seasoned professionals should remember. Read More...
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This week,
Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Shawn Linden about his prior
feature Nobody
(2007) and how he got an agent. Read More...
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It's extremely
important that your screenplay is formatted correctly, or professionals
won't take you seriously. 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...
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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 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! Read More...
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Moriah Richard is an
editor at Writer’s
Digest with a particular interest in discussing craft and
genre. As a reader, she’s most interested in horror, fantasy, and
romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
Find Moriah on Twitter @MoriahRichard93.
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Active Interest Media
5710 Flatiron Parkway Suite A Boulder, Colorado, 80301 United States
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