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Screenwriting Staffing
- Feb 11, 2019
- 9 min
TEN THINGS EVERY SCREENWRITER SHOULD AVOID DOING
There’s quite a few articles that tell you all the “things to do” to find success as a screenwriter, but very few tell you “what not to do”. In today’s world, there are a million and one “screenwriters”. I put that in quotes because everybody and their mother labels themselves as a screenwriter. So since there are so many “screenwriters” out there, how do industry professionals and buyers weed out the “amateur” ones? From my own screenwriting experience, speaking/teaching at
Screenwriting Staffing
- Sep 12, 2018
- 4 min
When a Screenplay’s Structural Integrity Doesn’t Automatically Make for a Good Movie
Article written by Winnie Khaw. Winnie is one of Screenwriting Staffing's top script readers and consultants. Screenwriting Staffing is an online community that connects screenwriters with industry professionals. A Glance at Pixar’s Renowned Formula When a story’s core framework is effective, it’s good structure; when less successful, it’s a tired formula. Before digging a bit into that oversimplified observation, I’d like to refresh your memory regarding what is undeniably t
Screenwriting Staffing
- Aug 31, 2018
- 14 min
THE SCIENCE BEHIND WHITE SPACE & WHY IT MATTERS: 8 MUST READ SCREENPLAYS
This article was written by Screenwriting Staffing’s Founder, Jacob N. Stuart. Learn how to be a part of his next indie film DE GRINGO A LA TUMBA. SS is an online community that connects screenwriters with film/tv industry professionals. View success stories here; produced projects here. -- I have compiled 8 screenplays (in my opinion) that clearly illustrate the power of white space. Before we break down these screenplays, let's talk quickly about the science behind using wh
Screenwriting Staffing
- Aug 15, 2018
- 7 min
How Producers and Production Companies Should Conduct Screenwriter Searches
I have posted in the past on proper etiquette, procedure and protocol when screenwriters are wanting to submit to screenwriting jobs. There is also plenty of literature -- both in print and digital -- that also explain the do’s and don’ts. But there is very little information on the web that details and explains the way in which a producer or company should submit a search -- be it for a writer or script. In this blog we are going to talk specifically about posting SCREENWRIT
Screenwriting Staffing
- Aug 5, 2018
- 10 min
Four Screenplays Every Screenwriter Should Have In Their Arsenal
There are four types of scripts every writer should have in their arsenal. I’m not talking about genre -- that’s up to your taste and preference. What I’m talking about are four types of mediums that you should have a script written for. Screenwriting Staffing has facilitated over 275 success stories in 7 years; during those 7 years, we have seen requests come through for all four mediums. Writers who can submit/apply to all four have the best chance of selling a script and/o
Screenwriting Staffing
- Jul 16, 2018
- 7 min
How Producers and Production Companies Should Conduct Screenplay Searches
I have posted in the past on proper etiquette, procedure and protocol when screenwriters are wanting to submit to screenplay searches and job leads. There is also plenty of literature -- both in print and digital -- that also explain the do’s and don’ts. But there is very little information on the web that details and explains the way in which a producer or company should submit a search -- be it for a script or writer. In this blog we are going to talk specifically about pos
Screenwriting Staffing
- Jun 28, 2018
- 21 min
Navigating The World Of Screenplay Contests: Features, Shorts, & Pilots
The following articles are excerpts from four articles and interviews on our old blog discussing screenplay contests and film festivals. Articles were written by Screenwriting Staffing's Founder, Jacob N. Stuart CONFESSIONS OF A SCREENPLAY CONTEST JUDGE [you can read the full article here: PLOT IS NOT ENOUGH] I’m often asked by my Screenwriting Staffing members what it takes to win a Screenplay Contest. Instead of lengthy emails back and forth, I tried finding links to send t
Screenwriting Staffing
- Jun 28, 2018
- 21 min
Understanding How To Write An Effective Screenplay Query Letter: Logline, Synopsis, & High Concept
The following articles an interviews are from our older blog. Please find excerpts from 4 blogs that highlight how to write an effective pitch for your screenplay. Articles were written by Screenwriting Staffing's Founder, Jacob N. Stuart WEAK LOGLINES MAKE FOR WEAK SCRIPTS [you can read the full article here: LOGLINES] What is a logline? A LOGLINE is a one to two sentence version of your 100+ page screenplay. Many experts describe it as the mini description in the TV Guide
Screenwriting Staffing
- Jun 28, 2018
- 7 min
15 Screenwriting Sites Every Screenwriter Should Bookmark
The following list came from our older blog. Below, please find some of our favorite screenwriting sites. For a larger list, please click here, TOP TEN LIST, and here: TEN MORE. List was made by Screenwriting Staffing's Founder, Jacob N. Stuart In no specific order. WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA, WEST. This is a no-brainer. The WGAW, whether a member or not, is a MUST website for all screenwriters. It’s loaded with all the material that matters to us working screenwriters: contra
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