Shannon Corbeil, Author at WeScreenplay

Schitt’s and Giggles: 3 Comedy Lessons to Learn From ‘Schitt’s Creek’

SCHITT'S CREEK swept the 2020 Emmy Awards with a record-breaking nine wins in a single season, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, and all four acting categories. It began as…

Shannon CorbeilApril 1, 2021

Screenwriting

How to Analyze Your Own Script

The revision process can be pretty daunting but it’s a critical component of writing. By taking the time to carefully analyze your script, you’ll not only improve your final draft immensely, but you’ll also deepen your understanding of the world…

Shannon CorbeilMarch 18, 2021

Industry Events

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

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

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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

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

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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

Screenwriting

How to Become a Screenwriter: 5 Tips from ‘Insecure’ Producer Amy Aniobi

Insecure writer and co-executive producer Amy Aniobi is on a comedy roll with an overall deal at HBO that will feature at least three projects over two years. As INSECURE heads into its fifth season (set to release in 2021),…

Shannon CorbeilDecember 8, 2020