The Truth About #Screenwriting #Contests: Confessions of a Writer Turned Contest Executive. #writing @ScriptMag scriptmag.com/the-truth-abou…

To celebrate this 50th column, we’re celebrating Lois Weber, whose use of screenwriting in her activism lends continued relevance to her work. scriptmag.com/lois-weber-mor…

Ryan Coogler’s foray into horror is bold and layered, as much a tale about the odyssey of the soul as a tale about monsters. Full 'Sinners' review by Sonya Alexander 👇️ scriptmag.com/sinners-review

Writing coach and Called to Write founder Jenna Avery responds to a reader about stalling with writing and how to recover. Jenna unpacks some of the possibilities for underlying causes and then brainstorms how to recover from the stall. scriptmag.com/why-am-i-stall…

'The Ugly Stepsister' filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt talks about landing on the seed of the story, retelling a classic fairy tale, creating within the ‘beauty horror’ subgenre, her writing process, and more! by Sonya Alexander scriptmag.com/subverting-a-c…

21 Days to Your Screenplay Treatment with Bryan Young This is your chance to map 🗺️ out your plot and develop your characters before you’ve backed yourself into a corner with ninety pages of blood, sweat, and tears behind you. writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/21-days-to-you…

The Fundamentals of Screenwriting: Give your Script a Solid Foundation with Donald H. Hewitt Geared for the writer ✍️ on a tight schedule, Fundamentals of Screenwriting will have you well on your way to a screenplay in just four short weeks. writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/the-fundamenta…

Shooting a no-budget indie film this summer? Here are five tips to help you save money on your no-budget indie film production. scriptmag.com/true-indie-5-w…

"Beyond the bloodletting, the film [Sinners] serves audiences a multilayered tale to sink their teeth into featuring complex character relationships and a rich historical setting." More from Valerie Kalfrin here: scriptmag.com/lessons-from-t…

SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: Interview with the AI Vampire, Part 2 Is there any hope for human writers going forward? Paul Peditto tries to catch his AI in a slip-up again on the question of AI being the vampire of screenwriting. scriptmag.com/script-gods-mu…

The Era of the Multi-Hyphenate: An Interview With Actress, Producer, and Writer Mildred Marie Langford [SERIES] by Annalisa Koukouves Multi-hyphenate creative Mildred M. Langford gives insight into her storytelling compass. scriptmag.com/the-era-of-the…

A client that feels supported is far more likely to meet their creative challenges and their story will have lived to see another day. scriptmag.com/offering-possi…

Show Don’t Tell: A Visual Guide to Cinematic Storytelling with Jon James Miller Learn how to write a story rich with tantalizing visual descriptions that come alive through narrative techniques intended to excite readers and keep them reading. writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/a-visual-guide…

Read how shows like “Gilmore Girls,” “Coupling,” and “Malcolm in the Middle” will stay with us forever. scriptmag.com/the-shows-that…

Paul Hunter talks about the inspiration for his new series, breaking the rules of TV, and creating outside of the box. scriptmag.com/interview-with…

Bryan Young sits down for a chat with “Andor” showrunner Tony Gilroy to discuss season two’s tone, structure, and more. scriptmag.com/tony-gilroy-on…

UNDERSTANDING SCREENWRITING: A Bunch of Films and Joseph Wambaugh The films are Black Bag, Eephus, and On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, and Joseph Wambaugh was, well, Joseph Wambaugh. scriptmag.com/understanding-…

‘Shadow Force’ co-writers Leon Chills and Joe Carnahan talk about working together and their love for writing and film. by Sonya Alexander scriptmag.com/the-emotional-…

WRITING THE HISTORICAL SCRIPT THAT SELLS! Learn key techniques on how to embed history into your screenplay, how to conduct historical research, and more! cms.scriptmag.com/writing-the-hi…

The Nitty Gritty of Spec Scripts: Writing Strong Action and Dialogue with Dave Trottier This one-week intensive course focuses on the specifics of writing compelling action (description) and dialogue. writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/the-nitty-grit…