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Author Archive | Monica
Q&A: On Screenplay Beats: Examples of Beats in Scenes
Dennis L. writes: I’m a screenwriting neophyte and if you could, please, give an example of a scene outline? I think I’m over-thinking what constitutes how a “beat” should read in a scene. This comment is in reference to my article on the types of screenplay beats. Monica says: Okay, so let’s discuss how a […]
To All The Haters
Recently I got a comment on the blog that I decided not to post because it was clearly from a Hater. “Hater” is the term I use to describe angry, reactive people who are foul and negative only to assert their hostile position – however, in most cases, their position isn’t fueled by logic but […]
Your Favorite Movie Quotes
So I’m in the process of redesigning my blog and need favorite movies lines that will be used in the redesign. What are your favorite films and movie lines? THANKS! Monica
Screenplay Competition Advice From the Reader: With Multiple Submissions, Request Different Readers
It can be advantageous to submit several scripts to competitions as once, particularly if you get a discount with several submissions. Why not? If you have two or three strong submissions and think the more, the merrier, then go ahead. With one BIG caveat. If you submit three scripts at the same time, in all […]
What’s on the Horizon in 2010?
I hope you’re all settling into a wonderful writing schedule as we move into February. Only 11 months left in the year. Better get cracking. What do you want to accomplish this year? My writing resolutions for 2010: I am writing a collection of stories about my years in Russia. I’ve posted two of them […]
Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition Now Open
12th Annual Scriptapalooza International Screenplay Competition Regular Deadline is March 5th www.scriptapalooza.com Why should you submit your script to Scriptapalooza? -Grand Prize: $10,000 -All the reading is done by 90 production companies -Entertainment Weekly Magazine calls us ‘One of the Best’ -We promote the winners, runners-up, finalists and semifinalists for a full year -We are […]
Screenplay Competition Advice From the Reader: Enter Early
My advice for entering any sort of screenplay competition is send your script in early. The earlier, the better. Why is this important? Generally, screenplay competition readers are designated scripts as they roll in. If you get your script in early, you will likely be read in a smaller batch and that reader will have […]
Final Draft’s Big Break International Screenwriting Contest Now Open
Final Draft’s Big Break International Screenwriting Contest for 2010 is now open for submissions. Good luck!
Free Screenwriting Software: Celtx
If you are new to screenwriting and/or don’t yet want to invest the money to buy Final Draft or another screenwriting software program, Celtx offers a free download of a screenwriting software. This is a wonderful tool for students and hobbyists, or if you’re writing your first screenplay and want to get a sense for […]
CineStory Screenwriting Awards Submission Deadline 1/31/2010
Okay, so I know I’m guilty of the hard sell as regards CineStory and their mentorship programs, but it really is an amazing opportunity to get involved with a fantastic group of industry professionals as well as an amazing network of peer writers. You still have another week to submit those scripts, so get to […]
On the Horizon: The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
Just a head’s up that the Nicholl, sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is rolling up in April. The deadline for 2010 is May 1. External goals are great, and this should give you enough time to get something in. Good luck!
BlueCat Screenplay Competition
The BlueCat Screenplay Competition is rolling up with a submission deadline of March 1st, 2010. Excerpt from the BlueCat Newsletter: Since 1998, we have built a large community of writers passionately committed to writing original, unforgettable work. This starts with our exchange of feedback to each writer who enters BlueCat. Every screenplay submitted to BlueCat […]
Trusting Your Gut: Writing Passion vs. Structure
I’m visiting with one of my best friends now whose son, my godson, tragically died in October. This is a part of why I haven’t been writing since that time. I’ve also been trying to prioritize my own creative writing, but I’ve not had an easy time getting those pages in, either. It’s cold and […]
Happy 2010!
I wanted to wish all my readers all over the globe a happy new year! Good luck with the writing. I know it can be an isolating process, but you can do it. Email me if you have any questions or need any help! Screenwritertoscreenwriter (at) gmail.com