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Screenwriting: Is Sticking to One Genre the Best Approach?

Jul 10, 20236 min read

Screenwriting: Is Sticking to One Genre the Best Approach?

Guest Blog written by Cannon Rosenau. Sign up for our newsletter! You’ve studied all the screenwriting books and know all the...

Contained Scripts – Keeping The Lid to Keep It Fresh

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Dec 5, 20226 min read

Contained Scripts – Keeping The Lid to Keep It Fresh

Learn the benefits of writing a one location, limited cast, contained script, while still creating compelling characters and storylines!

Three Steps to determine if your WIP should RIP

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Oct 18, 20226 min read

Three Steps to determine if your WIP should RIP

There are a number of ways to battle through a screenplay's work-in-progress. Learn how through Screenwriting Staffing's pro advice.

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Sep 13, 20224 min read

WRITING COURTROOM DRAMAS

It's in our nature to want to see justice served. Learn the basics on writing compelling courtroom dramas. Blog by Screenwriting Staffing

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Sep 1, 20226 min read

WHAT’S IN A NAME

If you put a little bit of effort into naming your cast of characters, you’ll create a fun reading experience for producers and agents.

EXPAND YOUR STORYTELLING SKILLS WITH FOREIGN FILMS

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Aug 10, 20223 min read

EXPAND YOUR STORYTELLING SKILLS WITH FOREIGN FILMS

A non-spoken dialogue experience highlights the visual method of storytelling. Watching foreign films gives insight into different cultures.

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Aug 6, 20225 min read

PAGE ARCHITECTURE

The way the words are presented on the page are every bit as important as the economy of words used. By Screenwriting Staffing

Ways To Improve Your Screenwriting Skills That Are Completely Unrelated To Screenwriting

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Jul 15, 20224 min read

Ways To Improve Your Screenwriting Skills That Are Completely Unrelated To Screenwriting

Ways To Improve Your Screenwriting Skills That Are Completely Unrelated To Screenwriting. Blog by Screenwriting Staffing

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Jul 8, 20226 min read

B-LIST YOUR SHORT SCRIPT

Successful short scripts boost careers. Learn how to lock a B-list actor on the next short script you write! Blog by Screenwriting Staffing

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Jul 4, 20226 min read

You WILL Get Rewritten!

Your script will get rewritten. You will also get to rewrite other scripts. It's the circle of life. By Screenwriting Staffing

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Jul 1, 20225 min read

Defeating Screenwriting Writer's Block

Every screenwriter struggles with writer's block. Screenwriting Staffing walks you through the process. Stay strong; keep your head up.

BUILDING YOUR NETWORK FROM THE BACKWOODS, NOT HOLLYWOOD

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Jun 29, 20226 min read

BUILDING YOUR NETWORK FROM THE BACKWOODS, NOT HOLLYWOOD

You don't have to live in Hollywood to find screenwriting success. Learn how to network and socialize with filmmakers in your area.

Why Some Screenwriters Are Successful & Others Are Not

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Aug 12, 202110 min read

Why Some Screenwriters Are Successful & Others Are Not

The entertainment industry is in constant flux, with streaming platforms rising to prominence and the golden age of spec script sales fading

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Nov 20, 20207 min read

Turn Your Idea Into a Story

Guest column by Paul W. Cooper. Paul has been working as a television and motion picture screenwriter for more than thirty years. With...

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Oct 29, 202031 min read

Social Media for today's Screenwriter

Social Media could easily be the most important investment you make in your screenwriting career -- and it doesn't cost you a penny.

Andrea Martinez Crowther: filming in Mexico, working with low-budgets, and shooting during COVID

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Sep 8, 202010 min read

Andrea Martinez Crowther: filming in Mexico, working with low-budgets, and shooting during COVID

Jacob N. Stuart speak to Andrea Martinez Crowther about making movies in Mexico, attracting known talent, and filming during COVID.

Hollywood made a deal with Mexico; it's time Screenwriters do, too!

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May 16, 202021 min read

Hollywood made a deal with Mexico; it's time Screenwriters do, too!

Article on why Hollywood has targeted Mexico and why screenwriters need to take heed. Learn to write for the Latin American Film Market.

Advancing In A Screenplay Contest Requires More Than Just A Strong Story

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May 6, 202017 min read

Advancing In A Screenplay Contest Requires More Than Just A Strong Story

Advancing in a screenplay contest requires more than just a strong story. Plot is only half of the judging process during the first round.

Weak Query Letters Make For Weak Scripts

Screenwriting Staffing

Apr 27, 202034 min read

Weak Query Letters Make For Weak Scripts

Article 6 of our 10-part series explains why a query letter can make or break your script. Series by Screenwriting Staffing & Jacob Stuart

Short Films DO Matter; & Why You Should Write One (or Produce One)

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Apr 23, 202016 min read

Short Films DO Matter; & Why You Should Write One (or Produce One)

Short scripts keep you relevant, inspired, add credit to your resume, and facilitate industry relationships. Shorts should not be ignored.

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