Continuing with our series on how to roll out a successful pitch, now that you’ve got your idea and a strong set of relationships, it’s time to focus on gaining…
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The ScreenCraft Screenwriting Blog
The 2020 ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship is accepting feature film and TV screenplay submissions! Now in its 7th year, the ScreenCraft Fellowship is dedicated to discovering emerging talented screenwriters and helping…
In my previous blog, Finding An Idea, we discussed the elements that make up an undeniable concept. Once you’ve found your idea, it’s time to think about the best ways…
What steps can screenwriters take to better their odds of becoming a professional screenwriter? Everyone has — or will have — their own story to tell when it comes to…
What are the biggest mistakes screenwriters should avoid when submitting their scripts to screenwriting contests? It’s hard to break into Hollywood as a screenwriter. It takes a lot of writing,…
We’re excited to feature the scripts listed below that comprise the semifinalists of the 2019 ScreenCraft Short Screenplay Competition. With the rise in demand for high-quality short content across new…
Why does it take so long for the contacts you’ve made in Hollywood to read your screenplays? All screenwriters know the drill. You spend months upon months and years upon…
What are three complex screenplay problems that can be solved easily? Sometimes the most complex problems can be solved in the most simple of ways. The small Italian village of…
What can budding television writers learn from the “previously on…” recaps from shows like Lost, Friday Night Lights, Game of Thrones, and Breaking Bad? We are currently in a new…
One of the key elements in a screenwriter’s portfolio is an original pilot — especially if that screenwriter hopes to land a seat at the table in a writer’s room. Pilots…
