Shannon Corbeil, Author at WeScreenplay

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

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

Screenwriting TV

This Is How a Writers Room Punches Up Comedy According to ‘New Girl’ Showrunner

Liz Meriwether, showrunner, writer, director, and creator of a little show called New Girl (hint: it wasn’t little), recently sat down with WriteGirl, a creative writing and mentoring organization that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills to empower teen girls. There, she…

Shannon CorbeilJuly 28, 2022

Contests TV

An Inside Look at the 2022 WeScreenplay TV Writing Lab

8 writers | 5 days | 4 workshops | 2 notes sessions | 29 meetings And that was just the beginning! WeScreenplay’s TV Pilot Competition delivers a one-of-a-kind virtual writing lab hosted by top managers, agents, writers, and more. Winners…

Shannon CorbeilJuly 6, 2022

8 Best Films to Watch on the 4th of July

Screenwriting

8 of the Best Films to Watch on the 4th of July

Summer is officially here in the United States. Get ready to splash in some water, barbecue with friends, and enjoy as many outdoor movie nights as you can. Whether you’re looking for some summer fun, patriotism, or just a…

Shannon CorbeilJuly 4, 2022

Filmmaking Screenwriting Shorts

What I Learned About Writing Shorts from Film Festival Rejections

Short films are a great way to flex your creative muscles, extrovert your creativity, and expand your network. I’ve covered a lot about how to craft a compelling short film and what you can do with your short film once it’s done – but…

Shannon CorbeilJune 3, 2022

Screenwriting

Movies and TV Shows to Watch this Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is a national holiday that honors servicemembers who died in the line of duty (as opposed to Veteran’s Day, which honors everyone who has honorably served in the military). Though the three-day weekend is traditionally observed with warm-weather…

Shannon CorbeilMay 26, 2022