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Cautionary Tale for Screenwriters
Kiera A. is a good friend, and a fellow screenwriter. She wrote a steller screenplay about the psychological war between two sisters, rivals for the affection of a man. It was riveting! However, its gone…
Don’t Give Up
Remember that screenwriting is a marathon, not a sprint. Are you willing and able to go the distance? I’ve won one contest for my thriller, “Delusional” but have not had a film produced yet. But I continue to write and network every day. My time is…
Writing Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
WOOLLY WRITING
As much as possible, screen writing is best kept clean, clear and simple. If the story line is convoluted, labyrinthine, moves across time zones, or periods in time, has many layers of plot that weave in and out of each other, it is very important…
Should I Self-Produce my Screenplay?
Many screenwriters contemplate producing their their screenplay as a viable alternative to traditional selling/optioning. Self-production offers a quicker path to see your screenplay become a film. But should you? The answer is…
How to Ensure That Your Screenplay Fails
Everyone seems to focus on what you should do to succeed as a screenwriter. We are getting a little bored with that, so we decided to focus on… Rising Star Interview
Mildred (Squeaky) Moore on the Fast track in the entertainment industry
Strong*Confident*Enlightening
These are words that come to mind…
Fields of Dreams
It’s a proven fact, thousands of people flock to Los Angeles and New York yearly in hopes of becoming a star. Unfortunately, that dream can become quickly shattered once the reality of non-instantaneous success sinks in. To help combat this reality, I have compiled a small listing of jobs within the industry…
Emerging Screenwriters Get Help
American Screenwriters Association (ASA) announces the relaunch of ASA INSIDERS after four years. ASA INSIDERS are part of the fastest growing screenwriting network for emerging screenwriters, designed to help connect with experienced screenwriters, producers, directors, filmmakers, agents, actors and industry professionals. ASA INSIDERS receive
Will a copyright protect you? PART 2
In PART 1, we described what COPYRIGHT means and what it does. But are you REALLY protected? The answer is: yes and no. The exact second that you print a copy of your work, it receives the full force and protection of U.S. constitutional law. If someone (and it’s rare), steals your work, you have the right to sue and (possibly) collect damages. Now, here’s the “but”:
Will a copyright protect you? PART 1
Is your screenplay, film, or other creative work protected? It depends. Although “Copyright” exists at the moment of creation, that alone does not protect your rights. Copyright law requires…
