Screen Writing

The movie industry is constantly scouting for fresh material, and anyone can get their screenplay to the right company if they understand the basic protocal and strategy that movie producers...

You have a way with words, and a gift at the keyboard. You have an idea for a movie that's never been made. You write a screenplay, it gets optioned and turned into the blockbuster of the...

Got rejected on your screenplay story pitch: not even getting rejected with respects to the quality of the writing, but just on the presentation of the story synopsis – the idea for a movie you...

Professional guidance for pitching your movie screenplay

Writing the next big Hollywood blockbuster is only half the battle. Getting your movie script produced is where the work really kicks in. Getting a screenplay turned into a movie requires more...

Before a movie ever makes it to the big screen, it must be bought by a production company and made. For a movie to be bought it must be sold, and the best way to sell a movie is to pitch it to...

If you are trying to sell a screenplay, you will often be asked to submit a "one-sheet" or one page treatment. This is a description of the story that fits on one page, along with title...

A "coverage report" is a short assessment of a screenplay by a first reader for a producer, manager or agent. Everyone who wants to work in the movie industry needs to understand how to...

Everybody knows what a screenplay is, but if you want to be taken seriously as a screenwriter, you need to learn what a treatment is, what it's for, and how to write one. Although a screenplay...

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...

It seems like everyone has an idea for the next great movie. If you've taken the time to actually write your idea into a script, congratulations. You've already made it further than most ever...

The ability to write a compelling summary of your completed screenplay is what often makes the difference on whether a prospective agent, director or producer will invite you to submit your entire...

Do you have a winning screenplay you think might tempt a director or producer? If so, you need to be able to write an effective screenplay synopsis to get the ball rolling. Getting your work into...