How to Prevent Writer Isolation and Boredom by Steven Kirwan Screenwriters are a unique breed, because we tend to see the world in scenes. The more prolific the writing, the less contiguous everyday life can seem. Spending hours, days, or even weeks cloistered in our writing caves can isolate us from friends, family, and reality, […]
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Comments Off on Dealing With Writer’s IsolationPosted with permission from Gideon’s Screenwriting Tips: (http://gideonsway.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/writing-effective-loglines/) Here is more advice by Christopher Lockhart, Story Analyst at William Morris Endeavor Agency. It’s a lengthy article packed with useful information on constructing loglines, so take the time to read it thoroughly.
Posted in ASA Premier Members, Screenwriting Articles, Screenwriting Tips and Ideas Tags: agents, antagonist, BRIDGET JONES’ DIARY, character, Chicago, conflict, creative screenwriting, drama, dramatic structure, film, FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL, gideon, goal, Gosford Park, Hamlet, industry, It's A Wonderful Life, Jaws, jg, Liar, logline, loglines, Love Actually, managers, Minority Report, movie, Nashville, NOTTING HILL, Ordinary People, Othello, pitches, plot, producers, sarantinos, screenplay, screenwriter, screenwriting, screenwriting tips, script, set up, story, storytelling, tagline, techniques, The Fugitive, The Magnificent Seven, The Poseidon Adventure, The Sixth Sense, The Warriors, Unfaithful, WIzard Of Oz, writing Comments Off on Writing Effective LoglinesMany screenwriters contemplate producing their own 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… it depends. Producing a film requires many things: money, contacts, excellent organizational skills, marketing ability, and driving desire. So you need to be […]
Posted in ASA Premier Members, Screenwriting Articles, Screenwriting Tips and Ideas Tags: producing a film, producing a movie, screenplay, screenwriting Comments Off on Should I Self-Produce my Screenplay?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 how to fail! Use a variety of fonts to make your screenplay look more interesting. And while you are at it, print it on pink alligator embossed […]
Posted in ASA Basic Members, Screenwriting Articles, Screenwriting Tips and Ideas Tags: screenplay, screenplay format, screenwriting, script format Comments Off on How to Ensure That Your Screenplay FailsIMDB is considered by many to be the most influential and visible place to be listed as a member of the movie or television industry. It is the “Who’s Who” for actors, directors, producers, writers, and production crew members, and should be a significant part of your promotion strategy. We are frequently asked how to […]
With so many screenplays being written, how do you separate yourself from crowd? Increasingly, screenwriters are using modern cameras and film-making software to create short showcase films from their screenplays. Creating a short film serves many purposes- it’s a low cost door opener, it shows that you are capable of completing a project, and it […]
Posted in ASA Premier Members, Screenwriting Opportunities, Screenwriting Tips and Ideas Comments Off on Film Your Own Script?It is undeniable that learning screenwriting from Billy Wilder would be priceless. He was one of the greatest, and most prolific screenwriters ever to grace the silver screen. His plucky style and no-nonsense writing wowed, thrilled and charmed millions
Posted in Screenwriting Tips and Ideas Tags: Billy Wilder, screenplay ideas, screenwriting tip Comments Off on Screenwriting Tips from Billy WilderWords matter when writing your screenplay. Tight, concise, efficient writing is key to selling your screenplay, as readers will likely round-file your project if it’s “fat.”
Posted in Screenwriting Tips and Ideas Tags: screenplay format, screenwriting tips, words matter, writing tips Comments Off on Words MatterIn 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 […]
Posted in ASA Basic Members, Screenwriting Articles, Screenwriting Links, Screenwriting Tips and Ideas Tags: copywrite, screenplays, WGA, writers guild of america Comments Off on Will a copyright protect you? PART 2Is 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 that you take proactive steps to secure your copyright, particularly if you need to sue over infringement. So, just WHAT is a copyright? Here is an […]
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