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

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

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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

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.

Why Every Screenwriter Should Have One Low Budget Screenplay Written (Part 4)

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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.

Why working on-set may improve your screenwriting career and chances (Part 3).

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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.

Top 20 Cities in the U.S. to work as a Screenwriter outside of LA & NYC (Part 2).

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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.

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Mar 1, 202011 min read

The Future of Film is China (Part 1)

Article 1 of Screenwriting Staffing's 10-part series will focus on writing for the Chinese market, and why the future of cinema is China.

TEN THINGS EVERY SCREENWRITER SHOULD AVOID DOING

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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...

When a Screenplay’s Structural Integrity Doesn’t Automatically Make for a Good Movie

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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...

THE SCIENCE BEHIND WHITE SPACE & WHY IT MATTERS: 8 MUST READ SCREENPLAYS

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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...

How Producers and Production Companies Should Conduct Screenwriter Searches

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Aug 15, 20187 min read

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....

Four Screenplays Every Screenwriter Should Have In Their Arsenal

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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...

How Producers and Production Companies Should Conduct Screenplay Searches

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Jul 16, 20185 min read

How Producers and Production Companies Should Conduct Screenplay Searches

In the past, we have discussed proper etiquette, procedure, and protocol for screenwriters looking to submit to screenplay searches and...

How To Write A Screenwriting Résumé: A Step-By-Step Guide

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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.”

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

Practical Advice For The Working Screenwriter

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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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