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5 Screenwriting Tips from Gina Prince-Bythewood

Gina Prince-Bythewood is a powerhouse American film director and screenwriter. She is known for directing the indie hit LOVE & BASKETBALL as well as THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, BEYOND THE LIGHTS, and most recently, the Netflix action flick THE…

Julia CamaraJanuary 21, 2021

Contests

Spring 2021 Diverse Voices Winners

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered Diverse Voices this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. We are thrilled to welcome the Grand Prize Winners for our…

wescreenplayJanuary 20, 2021

Contests

2020 WeScreenplay TV Contest Winners

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered WeScreenplay TV Contest this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. If you are interested in hearing the next time this…

wescreenplayJanuary 15, 2021

Contests Industry Events Screenwriting

Screenwriting is a Long Game: Tips from Screenwriter Camille Tucker

Camille Tucker is an accomplished screenwriter and filmmaker with over 20 years’ experience in the industry. She has optioned six screenplays and two TV pilots to major studios, such as Sony, Disney, Universal, Fox TV, and New Line Cinema. Camille…

Joanna KeJanuary 14, 2021

Diverse Voices Screenwriting TV Pilot

Showrunner Moisés Zamora on How He Staffs a TV Writers’ Room

Hailing from critically acclaimed dramas such as American Crime, Moisés Zamora is no stranger to the unique mix of talent, luck, and hard work that form the bedrock of a solid writers’ room. Still, the Mexican-American creator, whose company, Zone…

Joshua NobleJanuary 12, 2021

Screenwriting

Screenwriting Tips: Inciting Incident and Climax

When we are watching a movie or TV episode, if the screenwriter has done their job, we are not thinking about the story beats and how they relate to one another. A well-written movie makes the audience get so involved…

Julia CamaraJanuary 7, 2021

Screenwriting

Writing Advice from ‘Tarzan’ Screenwriter Bob Tzudiker

Bob Tzudiker is an actor and writer perhaps best known for his work on Disney classics like TARZAN, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, and THE LION KING. His road to success was somewhat unusual; he didn’t go to school for…

Shannon CorbeilJanuary 4, 2021

Filmmaking Screenwriting Scripts

Top 5 Diverse Holiday Screenplays to Download

While holiday movies have enjoyed popularity this time of year, and films like The Happiest Season are showcasing inclusivity in the Christmas genre, movies around the holiday season still struggle with representation and diversity. With the Hallmark diversity crisis fresh…

Joshua NobleDecember 24, 2020

Contests Filmmaking Screenwriting

How to Set Screenwriting Goals & Stay Motivated in the New Year

It’s a common cyclic rhythm to rest during the winter holidays and enter January with renewed energy and excitement. If you’ve been planning on writing a new screenplay or revising a draft you wrote last year, January is a great…

Shannon CorbeilDecember 21, 2020

Contests Coverage Industry Events Screenwriting

2020 WeScreenplay Year in Review

Our Year in Review: Screenwriting Competitions, Virtual Events, and Industry-Leading Script Coverage 2020 has certainly been an interesting year. Millions of people have adapted to remote work, altered plans during the pandemic, and adjusted to a new normal — including…

wescreenplayDecember 16, 2020