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SCREENWRITING ARTICLESHere you'll find a collection of screenwriting articles written by the Script Quack screenplay consultants. We'll address some of the popular questions screenwriters have. Although we ultimately plan on posting quite a few screenwriting articles, we also plan on saving some tid bits for our monthly newsletter, so sign up for that to the right as well!
If you have any questions or articles you'd like to see written, don't hesitate to email us... Tax Deductions for Writers - Taxes aren't fun. But deductions are kind of cool. Read this article. Save a bunch of money. It's that easy. Screenwriting and Ikea: Embracing the Page One Rewrite- *Published on SellingYourScreenplay.com |
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Writing Romantic Comedy Characters - The first in a series of articles exploring how to write a romantic comedy that works. In this installment, a discussion of writing likable romantic leds, and why that's so important in your rom com.
Screenplay Format - Learn how to properly format your screenplay. What's essential, what to skip, and how to write professional scripts.
Logline Help: This is NOT a Logline - Since we published our first logline article a few months ago, we realized we overlooked some important information... Before you understand what a logline is, you first need to understand what a logline is not.
Drawing Conflict From Concept in Screenwriting - Having trouble getting the most out of your concept? Check out this article to learn how to maximize your script's potential! *Published on SellingYourScreenplay.com
Screenwriting Tips - Tired of reading screenwriting tips all over the internet? This is the last article you'll ever have to read.
Free Movie Scripts - Learn how to read scripts critically, and where to find the best free movie scripts on the net.
Break Your Bad Screenwriting Habit: Overwriting - An in depth discussion of various kinds of overwriting, how to spot your own verbosity, and how to break this bad screenwriting habit. *Published on SellingYourScreenplay.com
Contest Advice for Screenplay Writers - Follow this advice and improve your chances in screenplay contests this year!
Writing Is Deleting - Check out this article to find out exactly what to cut in your too long screenplay and how to cut it!
Screenwriting Software - Are you in the market for screenwriting software? Not sure which to choose? Here, we'll provide a thorough write up on everything we have experience with, and help you figure out what will work best for you.
Crafting the Perfect Introduction to Your Story - The log line is the keystone of every screenplay. Read here to find out why you should use one, and what makes a good log line work. *Published on SellingYourScreenplay.com
How to Write a Screenplay, Learning from Movies You Love - An excerpt from our notes to a Script Quack client. This article investigates what movies are, how they work, and how your movies needs to reflect the films you love. *Published on SellingYourScreenplay.com
Screenplay Protagonists and Their Goals - Another excerpt from our notes to a Script Quack client. Here, we outline the basic tenets of writing a good protagonist, and how to use their 'journey' to write an emotionally and commercially satisfying story.
A Valentine's Day Poem for the Struggling Screenwriter - And you say nobody loves you on Valentine's Day! Check out this hit poem written just for you: the Struggling Screenwriter.
Screenplay Format - Learn how to properly format your screenplay. What's essential, what to skip, and how to write professional scripts.
Logline Help: This is NOT a Logline - Since we published our first logline article a few months ago, we realized we overlooked some important information... Before you understand what a logline is, you first need to understand what a logline is not.
Drawing Conflict From Concept in Screenwriting - Having trouble getting the most out of your concept? Check out this article to learn how to maximize your script's potential! *Published on SellingYourScreenplay.com
Screenwriting Tips - Tired of reading screenwriting tips all over the internet? This is the last article you'll ever have to read.
Free Movie Scripts - Learn how to read scripts critically, and where to find the best free movie scripts on the net.
Break Your Bad Screenwriting Habit: Overwriting - An in depth discussion of various kinds of overwriting, how to spot your own verbosity, and how to break this bad screenwriting habit. *Published on SellingYourScreenplay.com
Contest Advice for Screenplay Writers - Follow this advice and improve your chances in screenplay contests this year!
Writing Is Deleting - Check out this article to find out exactly what to cut in your too long screenplay and how to cut it!
Screenwriting Software - Are you in the market for screenwriting software? Not sure which to choose? Here, we'll provide a thorough write up on everything we have experience with, and help you figure out what will work best for you.
Crafting the Perfect Introduction to Your Story - The log line is the keystone of every screenplay. Read here to find out why you should use one, and what makes a good log line work. *Published on SellingYourScreenplay.com
How to Write a Screenplay, Learning from Movies You Love - An excerpt from our notes to a Script Quack client. This article investigates what movies are, how they work, and how your movies needs to reflect the films you love. *Published on SellingYourScreenplay.com
Screenplay Protagonists and Their Goals - Another excerpt from our notes to a Script Quack client. Here, we outline the basic tenets of writing a good protagonist, and how to use their 'journey' to write an emotionally and commercially satisfying story.
A Valentine's Day Poem for the Struggling Screenwriter - And you say nobody loves you on Valentine's Day! Check out this hit poem written just for you: the Struggling Screenwriter.
Writing Partners 101 - An introductory look into the world of writing with a partner. Are you considering teaming up with someone on your next screenplay? Read this first!