Screen Writing

Home Box Office (HBO) is an award-winning cable television channel that is broadcast to more than 40 million U.S. subscribers, according to its parent company, Time Warner Inc. The company does...

The first step down the long road of developing an original idea for a TV series is a document that lays out your vision for the show. Once you have a clear idea about your characters, as well...

When trying to get something on the air, or even in production, the name of the game is persistence. You will be said "no" to 50 times before you get a "yes". It's a dog eat...

If you have an idea for a movie, you need to get it down on paper and write a screenplay. This will allow you to send it to producers to sell in hopes of having it made into a film. Ten weeks...

If you believe you have an idea that has the makings of the next TV breakout hit, then there are several steps you should consider taking to protect your idea. Keep in mind, an idea can be...

Every script starts with an idea, but to get a studio's attention you need to at least offer an outline of your movie. When it comes to the script, you can either elect to write the script...

Once you have the perfect idea for the next blockbuster, you may be uncertain about what steps to take to potentially see your idea on the big screen. Your very first step in presenting a...

Have there been times where you've seen a film and felt, "I can make that even better" or, "I can write a movie better than that!" I know I have! In the process of doing it...

If you want to pitch a screenplay, you must first be very talented. Natural writing talent--and a knack for writing visually--is something that money can't buy. Most other things in the film...

For Screenwriters and Creators of written projects for sale to the entertainment industry, this article will provide a brief explaination and instruction on how to protect your screenplay or idea...

Have you ever looked at the screen while watching a movie and thought to yourself, "I could write that." The truth is, you probably could write that. All it takes is a little creativity and...

So you have an idea to sell for TV or movies? You don't have to know about screenwriting or have scriptwriting software to sell your idea. It takes a little research and know-how to get your...

Basically writing a screenplay is a simple process. All that the writer has to do is imagine the movie in his/her mind. And then write down everything that is seen and heard. Could anything be...

Want to break into Hollywood as a screenwriter? One of the easiest scripts to sell in Hollywood is the high-concept comedy, but it’s not always easy to come up with it.

A high-concept is Hollywood talk for an idea that immediately grabs your attention and can be sold to mass moviegoers. A man walks into a diner and falls in love with a waitress is NOT the makings...

Lights! Camera! ACTION! That’s what it’s all about, right? Action films invariably start with a high-concept idea. Something that gets people in the seats. Writing a high-concept action film is...

So, you wrote the script. You mom and friends loved it, but you couldn't get anyone in the "biz" to read it. In this article you will learn how to put your screenplay idea through the...

A brief step-by-step outline for writing and pitching your idea for a tv show.