Screenwriting is not a spectator sport! It requires active participation because if you don’t promote yourself, who will? One of the most common questions I hear is, “how do I get my screenplay read?” It’s really a straightforward proposition- put yourself out there. There is no magic pill. Hard, old-fashioned legwork in the form of […]
The entry deadline for season 7 of the Filmmatic Horror Screenplay Awards is only 5 days away. As you all know, I’m not a huge proponent of screenplay contests, but many of our members do have an interest. So, if you’re so inclined, here’s the link for the soon-to-close Horror screenplay contest. Here is the […]
Many new screenwriters write as if they’ve never sold a screenplay, and readers can smell it like sharks in water. Timid writing, born of inexperience, will kill your chances as quickly as any grammatical or formatting error, and likely faster. Pro-level writing demands a commitment to craft far above the average screenwriter. It demands a […]
Why Loglines Are A Vital Tool For The Writer By James “Doc” Mason Logline Master and Screenwriter The primary goal of the logline is to excite the industry professional. But there’s more to it than that, and the stakes could not be higher. At its core, a logline describes a story’s central conflict. The well-crafted […]
BACK TO ASA INSIDERS HOME AGENT/AGENCY LISTINGS (Premier Members Only) Agents are constantly seeking new talent, and as a result, they are bombarded with hundreds of requests for representation every day. Be respectful of their time. Send a well-crafted query letter explaining what you can offer, and why they should talk to you. They want […]
Emerging screenwriters often seek representation early in their writing careers, hoping to kick start their potential and sell their screenplays. This begs the question: should I get an agent or a manager. Realistically, the question should be: CAN I get an agent or manager? To determine that answer, it’s instructive to understand the differences. In […]
One of ASA’s members, Brian Ruberry, is a represented screenwriter and has created a FREE writing webinar open to our members. This is a great opportunity to network with a panel of experienced writers from Lifetime, Netflix, ABC Family, and The Hallmark channel. This free webinar is for writers at all levels who want to […]
I found a great article that addresses how streaming technology is impacting screenwriting, written by BBC entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh. The article explores how streaming services have changed the composition of TV and film consumption, and, by extension, has also changed the nature of the writing required for such shows. He postulates that although the […]
Creativity ebbs and flows. Flows and ebbs. It is finite, yet it is infinite. Sometimes there’s a story inside us dying to get written. Sometimes, there isn’t. As screenwriters, our creative juices don’t flow at will. Their will, not ours. But it doesn’t all have to be doom and gloom. Embrace the messiness of the […]
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Comments Off on What To Do When Your Screenwriting Muse Needs Some HelpAs you all know by now, writing a quality logline is critical for successfully pitching your screenplay, and some would argue equally critical to writing your screenplay. After all, if you can’t succinctly describe your movie in one enticing sentence, you may not really understand your own screenplay. Unfortunately, writing a great logline is much […]
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