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Contests

2022 WeScreenplay Shorts Contest Finalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay Shorts Contest this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling consistently shine through. We are thrilled to advance entries to the Finalist round for another read.…

wescreenplaySeptember 30, 2022

Coverage

Ask a Script Reader: What Does a Good Story Concept Look Like?

Script readers consider many different things when providing feedback. For example, there are five main categories in WeScreenplay coverage: Character, Plot, Structure, Dialogue, and Concept Analysis. Though it may not be one of the most common notes given by readers, …

Shannon CorbeilSeptember 29, 2022

Coverage Screenwriting

Ask a Reader: What’s One Note Readers Give the Most During Script Coverage?

Receiving constructive script coverage is one of the most useful tools in a writer’s arsenal — but finding trustworthy readers can be tricky for emerging writers who haven't yet built a network of colleagues who understand the industry, the art,…

Shannon CorbeilSeptember 22, 2022

4 Things to Look for in Screenplay Competitions

Contests Screenwriting

4 Things to Look for in Screenwriting Competitions

It isn’t easy for emerging writers to break into the industry. The process of building a network, honing your voice and writing skills, building a portfolio you’re proud of, teaming up with reps, and finding paid work takes a lot of time and…

Shannon CorbeilSeptember 15, 2022

Contests Diverse Voices

Take a Peek Inside the 2022 WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab

We just wrapped up our 2022 Diverse Voices Screenwriting Lab, in which the winners of the Spring 2022 Diverse Voices Competition took part in an interactive 4-day virtual lab with hands-on workshops and industry meetings to learn from working industry…

Julia CamaraSeptember 9, 2022

Screenwriting

Inclusive Writing: How to Craft Your Script About Marginalized Groups

It’s impossible to talk about inclusive writing without taking a careful look at identity. How each one of us identifies ourselves is an important component of how to experience the world and the stories around us. For most of the…

Julia CamaraSeptember 1, 2022

Contests

Fall 2022 Diverse Voices Winners

Thank you again to all of the incredible writers who entered the Fall Diverse Voices Competition. We are excited to announce this year’s Winners and Honorable Mentions. A huge congratulations to all of you! Interested in submitting to our Spring…

wescreenplaySeptember 1, 2022

Contests

2022 WeScreenplay Shorts Contest Semifinalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay Shorts Contest this year! We are thrilled to advance entries to the Semifinalist round for another read. A huge congratulations to every writer advancing. Stay tuned for the…

wescreenplayAugust 25, 2022

Screenwriting TV

Amazing Pilot Script Breakdown: ‘The Walking Dead’

After you’ve read a lot of pilots (and if you’re writing pilots, you definitely should be reading them!), you start to really appreciate the ones that stand out for their excellence, ingenuity, and efficiency. When I first read The Walking…

Shannon CorbeilAugust 19, 2022

Screenwriting

Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is a Sequel That Slaps

Two major film sequels came out this year: Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World: Dominion. One scraped up 1.5 stars out of 5 from critics and was described as “aggressively okay” and the other was the Top Gun sequel, which boasts a 5-star rating,…

Shannon CorbeilAugust 5, 2022