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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.
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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
Screenwriting Staffing
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.
Screenwriting Staffing
Mar 17, 202019 min read
Why Every Screenwriter Should Have One Low Budget Screenplay Written (Part 4)
Article 4 of our 10-part industry series will focus on the importance of having a low-budget screenplay in your arsenal as a screenwriter.
Screenwriting Staffing
Mar 12, 202015 min read
Why working on-set may improve your screenwriting career and chances (Part 3).
Article 3 of our 10-part Screenwriting Staffing Industry Series will focus on why set experience can help launch your screenwriting career.
Screenwriting Staffing
Mar 3, 202027 min read
Top 20 Cities in the U.S. to work as a Screenwriter outside of LA & NYC (Part 2).
Hollywood has evolved and Los Angeles may not be for everyone. Here are 20 cities screenwriters should consider moving to.
Screenwriting Staffing
Feb 11, 20199 min read
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...
Screenwriting Staffing
Sep 12, 20184 min read
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...
Screenwriting Staffing
Aug 30, 201814 min read
THE SCIENCE BEHIND WHITE SPACE & WHY IT MATTERS: 8 MUST READ SCREENPLAYS
This article was written by Screenwriting Staffing’s Founder, Jacob N. Stuart. SS is an online community that connects screenwriters with...
Screenwriting Staffing
Aug 5, 201810 min read
Four Screenplays Every Screenwriter Should Have In Their Arsenal
Every writer ought to have four distinct script mediums in their toolkit. This isn't about genre, which is a matter of individual taste...
Screenwriting Staffing
Jun 28, 201810 min read
How To Write A Screenwriting Résumé: A Step-By-Step Guide
How can a screenwriter stand out to an employer? By creating an efficient and systematically structured “screenwriting résumé.”
Screenwriting Staffing
Jun 28, 201821 min read
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....
Screenwriting Staffing
Jun 28, 201821 min read
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...
Screenwriting Staffing
Jun 27, 20187 min read
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...
Screenwriting Staffing
Jun 27, 201815 min read
How To Navigate The World Of Screenwriting Managers, Agents, Attorneys, and Publicists
The following screenwriting interviews are from our older blog. Below, please find excerpts from 4 articles tackling the ups and downs of...
Screenwriting Staffing
Jun 27, 201815 min read
Practical Advice For The Working Screenwriter
The following screenwriting articles are from our older blog. Below, please find excerpts from 4 of our favorite "how-to" screenwriting...
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