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Online Screenwriting Communities?

Monica — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:13:39 +0000

Since I was contacted within the past couple of weeks about two new Internet screenwriting communities launching, I thought I would weigh in. So, what is the deal with online screenwriting communities?

The online screenwriting community is sort of like a FaceBook for aspiring screenwriters. It’s an online virtual community where screenwriters can post their screenplays, [...]

Free Screenplay Story Notes Giveaway to Oscar Picks Winner

Monica — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:13:19 +0000

I’m offering a free basic story notes package on a screenplay to any reader who can correctly predict the Oscar winners in the following categories:

1. Best Picture 2. Actor in a Leading Role 3. Actor in a Supporting Role 4. Actress in a Leading Role 5. Actress in a Supporting Role 6. Cinematography 7. Directing 8. Writing (Adapted Screenplay) 9. Writing (Original Screenplay) [...]

Another Online Screenwriting Community: Circalit.com

Monica — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:13:17 +0000

To all you enthusiasts of online screenwriting communities – here’s another one for you.

Raoul Tawadey recently emailed me about the launch of his new site, Circalit.com.

Raoul writes:

I have been working with some fellow screenwriters to setup a website called Circalit, which allows writers to upload their screenplays in a safe and secure manner, [...]

Mypdfscripts.com

Monica — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:16:22 +0000

Cool resource for downloading screenplays

http://www.mypdfscripts.com/

Check it out!

Q&A: On Screenplay Beats: Examples of Beats in Scenes

Monica — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:13:19 +0000

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 “beat,” or emotional [...]

Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition Now Open

Monica — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:31:47 +0000

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 considered one of the best screenplay competitions by [...]

Trusting Your Gut: Writing Passion vs. Structure

Monica — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:39:03 +0000

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 [...]

CineStory: Screenwriting Mentorship at Its Best

Monica — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:13:32 +0000

CineStory is a non-profit that provides mentorship opportunities for screenwriters. This means they have a collection of working industry professionals (agents, producers, writers) and they offer non-professional screenwriters the opportunity to workshop their screenplays and ask questions in a personalized environment.

Pam Pierce is the heart and soul behind CineStory. She started it, I believe, [...]

Q&A: All Screenwriting Competitions Are Not Created Equal

Monica — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:51:01 +0000

Jamie asks: So, I’m just starting to get familiar with the world of screenwriting competitions, and I’m assuming they’re not all created equal. Are there any drawbacks to entering more than one (several even) with the same script? It seems like some contests might require that you don’t submit your script to any other contests? Do [...]

Inside Out vs. Outside In

Monica — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:13:02 +0000

The great debate: character to story or concept to character. Face it: you’re either one or the other. If you think you’re both at the same time, I’d really love to hear from you and learn how you do it, because it seems to me there’s a huge canyon in between and I’m waiting for [...]