Shannon Corbeil, Author at WeScreenplay

3 Films About Veterans Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

Memorial Day weekend tends to be the first big party weekend to launch summer festivities, but for the military community, the true significance of the holiday cuts deep. Memorial Day is the official holiday to commemorate the servicemembers who have…

Shannon CorbeilMay 28, 2021

Screenwriting

What I Learned From My Seed&Spark Crowdfunding Mentorship

I recently had the opportunity to consult with Bri Castellini, the Film Community Manager at Seed&Spark, a proven crowdfunding platform built upon the values of empathy, community, integrity, creative energy, and belonging. Bri herself is a writer, director, podcaster, and…

Shannon CorbeilMay 25, 2021

Screenwriting

5 Things the Pandemic Taught Me About Writing During Adversity

One unifier about the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has been a disruption on a universal scale. Whether you or your family were ill, you lost someone, you were isolated from your community, your favorite events were canceled, your job…

Shannon CorbeilApril 30, 2021

Screenwriting

How to Avoid (or Cure) Screenwriter Burnout

There are two main roadblocks for writers: writer’s block and writer’s burnout. Writer’s block is an obstacle where you aren’t sure what happens next in your script — or even which script you’re going to write. It’s a puzzle to…

Shannon CorbeilApril 20, 2021

Industry Events

Lessons from the Summit: How To Discover Your “Voice” as a Screenwriter

During the 2021 ScreenCraft Writers Summit, WeScreenplay hosted a panel to ask writers and showrunners about writing with “voice.” Sarah J. Eagen (TV writer and WeScreenplay Brand Manager) moderated a group that included Liz Feldman (creator and executive producer of…

Shannon CorbeilApril 13, 2021

Screenwriting TV

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

Shannon Corbeil

3 Films About Veterans Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

What I Learned From My Seed&Spark Crowdfunding Mentorship

5 Things the Pandemic Taught Me About Writing During Adversity

How to Avoid (or Cure) Screenwriter Burnout

Lessons from the Summit: How To Discover Your “Voice” as a Screenwriter

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

How to Analyze Your Own Script

Advice for Writers from a Literary Manager

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

How to Build Your Screenwriting Network

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