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Advice for Writers from a Literary Manager

Ashley Calloway is a Los Angeles native who works at Issa Rae’s ColorCreative Management, a company dedicated to flipping the script for underrepresented writers. Since 2014, ColorCreative has been working to create more visibility and opportunities for women and minority…

Shannon CorbeilFebruary 15, 2021

Contests

2021 WeScreenplay Feature Contest Quarterfinalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered WeScreenplay Feature Contest this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. As you probably know — WeScreenplay believes that the best…

wescreenplayFebruary 15, 2021

Diverse Voices Screenwriting

Not a Monolith: The Emerging Diversity of Latinx Experiences in Film

Arguably, one of Hollywood’s worst kept secrets is its dependence on America’s Latinx community. As the youngest ethnic group in the U.S. with the largest increase in median age, who attend the theater more than any other group, buying 26…

Joshua NobleFebruary 11, 2021

Screenwriting Scripts

Top 10 Screenplays About Love

Writing this list was no easy task. There are far too many spectacular movies about love. Often treated as the lighter, less important genre, romantic movies are well-loved by many. After all, love is one of the most powerful forces…

Julia CamaraFebruary 9, 2021

Screenwriting

Top 5 Screenwriting Tips from black-ish Creator Kenya Barris

February is Black History Month, and while it's an opportunity to showcase Black creators, it's not the only time we should be celebrating them. We should always be honoring and recognizing the Black community and amplifying their work. I recently…

Helenna SantosFebruary 4, 2021

Screenwriting

The Best Online Screenwriting Tools: Software, Notes, and Apps for Screenwriters

Every writer has their own method for brainstorming, outlining, writing, editing, and sharing their work. Trial and error will help you discover your preferred tools and processes. As technology evolves, there are always new and emerging tools to explore that…

Shannon CorbeilJanuary 28, 2021

Uncategorized

How to Build Your Screenwriting Network

While the act of writing is usually one of solitude, the business of writing requires a healthy network. Your network is who will read your scripts, give you notes, introduce you to industry professionals, recommend you for jobs, and hire…

Shannon CorbeilJanuary 26, 2021

Screenwriting

Oscar Qualifying Festivals You Should Consider for Your Short Script

The Academy Awards have honored short films since 1931. Throughout the decades, the categories evolved until 1957, when they settled into the two categories they are today: Live Action and Animated. The Academy defines a short film as an…

Shannon CorbeilJanuary 22, 2021

Screenwriting

5 Ways to Make Your First Draft Better

In many ways, the first draft is the vomit draft, the “just get it done” draft. It’s the part where you stare at a blank page and fill it with words. It’s definitely daunting, but there are certain things you…

Shannon CorbeilJanuary 22, 2021

Screenwriting

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