Past Screenwriting Links
Screenwriting on the Internet: Researching, Writing and Selling Your Script on the Web by Christopher Wehner. This book shows you exactly how the Internet can be your road map to success. I'm included in the book on some of my internet strategies . Scott Frank, Screenwriter GET SHORTY, OUT OF SIGHT, had this to say about this new book:"I've always been mystified as to why (or how) anyone in their right mind would want to fall into the hole that has
become the Internet in order to sell something as personal as a screenplay. But there is actually a logical step-by-step process one could follow in order to separate the wheat from the chaff. If you've been looking for another way in,
Christopher Wehner has just opened the door." And hey, read the excerpt I'm in entitled OF PLANES, E-MAILS & WEB SITES Read an older interview with me from Absolute Write at Interview with Mark Atwater.
The Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition going into its 8th year has decided to start accepting reality shows. "Since 33% of what you see on TV is reality shows, we feel it's appropriate to start accepting this format into the TV competition," says Mark Andrushko, founder of Scriptapalooza.
Scriptapalooza TV has seen major success in their 8 years...2 writers won Emmys, 1 writes for Comedy Central, numerous writers have gotten agents, managers and meetings.
Scriptapalooza TV is currently accepting submissions and the deadline is October 15, 2006. The four categories include existing 1 hour scripts, existing half hour sitcoms, original pilots and reality shows. The entry fee is $40.
- The Screenwriting Expo The largest event in the world for screenwriters, Screenwriting Expo 5 features hundreds of seminars on every aspect of writing imaginable as well as numerous A-list guests of honor.
- Creative Screenwriting was named "the best magazine about screenwriting" by the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. Sign up for CS Weekly for free.
- Movie Scripts Online A huge online database of film and TV scripts that features links to additional articles and interviews for every script included.
- Chris Soth's Million Dollar Screenwriting presents a method of story design that is easy to understand and easy to do, The Mini Movie Method! This is the key to unlocking your future as a working screenwriter in Hollywood. Looking for a manager?
- Check out Circle of Confusion a management and production company, with offices in New York and Los Angeles.
- Downloadable SCI-FI movie scripts
- The Weekly Script's Oscar script section
- Scriptapalooza 7th Annual Television Writing Competition
http://www.scriptapaloozaTV.com Deadline is October 15, 2005. The three categories include existing 1 hour spec scripts, existing half hour spec scripts and pilots.
- "Lifelike" is an 18-minute drama about an aging taxidermist in a small Wisconsin town. His daily routine is knocked off course when one morning he finds a young writer asleep in his antler shed. "The characters are two peas in a surly pod. But they reluctantly learn to get along and ultimately help each other move forward with their lives," explains writer/director Besmer.
- The Hollywood Spec Agency is a new, better and faster way to save time and space and approach agents is with a professionally condensed Full Screen DVD or CD Presentation Package.
- The Screenwriter’s Bible
New!4th Edition includes useful worksheets, sound marketing advice, sample scenes and treatment, the latest on the new spec style, and more.
- Movie Outline Software "Screenplay Outlining Software for simple story planning, easy scene reorganization and simultaneous reference to successful movies of all genres."
- UK Script Doctor offers screenplay analysis and consulting with top industry professional.
- Check out Charles Deemer's new book "Practical Screenwriting" a structured guide for the novice screenwriter that provides exercises in writing as well as practical guides to analyzing major films in ways that will provide insight into the screenwriting process.
- Horror Screenplay Competition new screenwriting contest just for horror screenplays.
- Script magazine Since 1989, Script magazine has been the leading source of information on writing and selling your screenplay. The web site features over 400 FREE articles on screenwriting, plus more are added every month. Each issue of the print magazine features articles written by screenwriters with films currently in theaters as well as comprehensive coverage of the craft and business of writing for film.
- The Sunset Script an analysis/outreach screenplay service.
- Wskel.com to facilitate aspiring screenwriters through support, education, and networking in constructing screenplays.
- D.B. Gilles' Wednesday Column articles covering all aspects of screenwriting.
- And you can even get a screenwriting consultation with D.B. Gilles at The Screenwriter Within. You can contact him at Contact D.B. Gilles via e-mail at Dbgilles47@aol.com
- Script Writers Haven
- Creative Screenwriting's AAA Contest DEADLINE June 4, 2005 — FEE $40.
- The Best Little Pitchfest in Texas First Couple of Pages Competition.
- The Baseline Spec Market presented by Script Shark.
- Scriptforsale.com 21 Powerful Rewrite Strategies FREE Teleconference.
- Screenwriters' Summit 2005 Four of the biggest and most respected names in screenwriting come together for an incredible weekend of learning at the first Screenwriters' Summit in Los Angeles the weekend of June 25-26, 2005.
- Hollywood Scriptwriting Institute Helping new writers for 30 years to learn how to write and sell their screenplay from home!
- Hollywoodlitsales Coverage Services Entering A Contest? Our Readers Read For Many Of The Contests! Let them critique your material before you make the contest submission.
- Final Draft's 6th annual 2005 Big Break! International Screenwriting Contest Entries accepted starting February 15th; contest closes June 15th. Winners and finalists will be announced September 2005.
- The Writers Network 12th Annual Screenplay & Fiction Competition Applications must be “postmarked” no later than May 31, 2005 to qualify for this year’s program.
- Chris Soth's Million-Dollar Screenwriting Presents a method of story design that is easy to understand and easy to do, The Mini Movie Method!
- Celtx Write Scripts. Perform Production Breakdowns. Collaborate with others.
- The Business of Writing Thinking beyond the written word.
- SCREENPLAY COMPANION A workbook for Screenwriters.
- Then 2nd Annual New York City Pitch Exchange Prepare for your pitch with Robert Kosberg, The Pitch King, on Friday, June 10 followed by live pitch practice sessions.
- Chief AJ and link to his book Tsunami Twins In the action adventure thriller, Tsunami Twins, two archaeologists discover ancient rock art that predicts the destruction of the southwestern United States by two inland tsunamis.
- Crazy John presents his reviews this week for the films "Sideways" and "Distance".
- Article "The Short Attention Span Screenwriter" by D.B. Gilles.
- Done Deal Pro the business and craft of screenwriting.
- ScreenwriterTools.comthe quick and easy guide to screenwriting software & supplies on the net!
- Script Copier.
- Scriptwriter ContestWe, at Magnum Opus Foundation, have been commissioned to hold a Worldwide search for the next Oscar Winning Screenplay. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to become a recognized name in Hollywood.
- Charles Deemer's The Writing Life.
- Final deadline for this year's
7th Annual Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition is April 15.
- Send Screenplay query letters to over 300 Screenplay Agents and Managers instantly at http://www.equerydirect.com/.
- Screenwriting Source is a directory containing over 2000 screenwriting industry contacts, articles on writing screenplays, downloadable screenplays and more.
- Alex Epstein's (author of "Crafty Screenwriting" website Complications Ensue: The Crafty TV and Screenwriting Blog about the craft of screenwriting for TV and movies, by a working screenwriter.
- My buddy John has been nice enough to submit his thoughts on this year's films Crazy John's Best Films of 2004. Scr(i)pt magazine's: Open Door Screenplay Competition.
- Planet Shark list producers seeking screenwriters and screenplays for hire.
- The Writers Building a non-profit organization.
- Adventures of Studio Reader Stan and an interesting article Screenwriters - Stop Writing Screenplays Now!.
- Beverly Hills Literary Consultants We're packaging specialists who are seeking first time writers which provides a package for your screenplay that includes budgets, marketing breakdowns, production package top sheet, directors
wish list, script submissions, casting suggestions, equity financing.
- The Tribeca Underground Film Festival is launching its second season, and calling for submissions. The festival showcases works in all genresand visual forms with a length ranging from 5 to 30 minutes. DEADLINE: Please submit by March 1st, 2005
- Movie Outline Planning Your Screenplay Has Never Been Easier...
- James Bruner and Elizabeth Stevens are working screenwriters with produced film credits whose movies include two Number One Hits and have generated almost ONE BILLION DOLLARS in revenue to date. Check out their service at Script Mentors.
- Crazy John's new movie review is up for the "Stone Reader," an interesting documentary about a recluse writer and fascination with books.
- SELL YOUR STORY TO HOLLYWOOD BUYERS(TM) -- MARCH 20 and 21
http://www.hollywoodfestival.com In Los Angeles, CA
Over $500 million are spent yearly acquiring/developing stories in Hollywood.
This intensive two-day networking event shows you HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PITCHING SKILLS and gives the opportunity to PITCH ONE-on-ONE to HOLLYWOOD BUYERS.
- Writing The Screenplay 101 This class covers everything from "Finding the heart" of your story, selecting the proper "Structure" for your story,
how to establish dilemma, setups, payoffs and much more. UGO Screenwriter's Voice Looking for screenplays? Here's a couple good places to find them: Movie Scripts and Screenplays Web Ring & Simply Scripts.
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