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Finishing a screenplay is like giving birth: After the initial burst of accomplishment comes the realization that the hard work…
When the characters in a story make an emotional connection with an audience through realistic human behavior, the story itself…
Here's the perfect list of credible writing competitions, screenwriting grants, labs and contests for screenwriters of all skill levels. Don't…
What if your screenplay is good enough? A well-written yet unread screenplay is like a winning lottery ticket you’re afraid…
Suffering from rational (and irrational) screenwriting phobias? Here's how to get over them. First, down all the things you’re afraid…
“That first draft must have been 300 pages.” If I had a nickel for every time someone’s said this to…
Ways to avoid over analysis for screenwriters
At some point, all writers get writer's block. And when you get stuck, it’s natural to reach for something you…
In figuring out the best way to tackle the second draft, you’ll find it's comprised of a maddening number of…
You actually have all the hours you need to keep your screenwriting on a schedule; you simply need to allocate…
The comedy moviemaker Judd Apatow on riding the highs and lows of a career, and bringing indie talent to the…
When John Chriss and Kane Senes finished writing Echoes of War after working on the script for two years, they…
The key to the 25-year success of Writers Boot Camp? “Having the integrity to give people what they need instead…
You've got this clever little screenplay you've been working on really hard for some time now. Recently, though, you've started…
The reality is that most of us don’t earn our livings from our art. Four moviemakers talk candidly about making…
MovieMaker Magazine speaks with Terence Winter (The Wolf of Wall Street, The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire) about what it takes to…
As part of MovieMaker's DIY Monday, we are excited to provide some helpful Screenwriting Tips from writer Todd Klick. Screenwriting…
Adding high stakes to your writing will help ensure that your audience cares about your screenplay.
In light of Paranormal Activity 4's release, MovieMaker Magazine takes a look back at four classic horror sequels that have…
Jenna Mattison talks characterization in her screenplay, For the Love of Money.
The work of the amateur screenwriter is often characterized by the unnecessary. Dialogue and description are often overdone, scenes tend
Director and screenwriter Brad Gann (Black Irish, Invincible, Soul Surfer) shares a few "Things I've Learned as a Moviemaker."
Jerrol LeBaron founded InkTip (formerly The Writer's Script Network) in 1999 after he wrote what he now refers to as…
Established auteur Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas) discusses his career of collaboration in honor of his upcoming film Don't Come Knocking.