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Screenplay Elements that Script Readers Can’t Get Enough Of

Ever wonder what the script reader is looking for besides story structure, formatting, and grammar/spelling errors? Something that could set your script apart from all the other good stories to make it great? There’s no real formula to it, writing…

Beverly PedersJune 17, 2019

Contests Diverse Voices Screenwriting

Announcing the Diverse Voices Spring 2019 Finalists

We want to thank all entrants for helping . WeScreenplay raise $3,096 for the ARRAY! Founded by Ava DuVernay, Array is an independent film distribution and resource collective comprised of artist advocacy organizations, and maverick volunteers worldwide. Their work is…

wescreenplayJune 17, 2019

Screenwriting

Screenplays that Readers Love

Stephen King famously said, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” Reading scripts can give you an idea on how to push the boundaries while…

Beverly PedersJune 11, 2019

Contests Diverse Voices Screenwriting

Congratulations to the Finalists of the Stowe Fellowships Presented by Diverse Voices

WeScreenplay is proud to sponsor a WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Fellowship for the Stowe Fall Narrative Lab. The tuition full scholarship will be awarded to a talented, underrepresented voice for Hollywood. We want to encourage diverse perspectives from writers of color,…

wescreenplayJune 10, 2019

Screenwriting TV Pilot

8 Ways to Get Things Moving In Your TV Pilot

The pilot episode is your one and only opportunity to make a good first impression. It’s the one chance you get to say, “Hello! This is my show and this is why it’s great!” As such, you need to make…

Britton PerelmanJune 7, 2019

Contests Diverse Voices Screenwriting

Congratulations to the Semifinalists of the Stowe Fellowships Presented by Diverse Voices

WeScreenplay is proud to sponsor a WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Fellowship for the Stowe Fall Narrative Lab. The tuition full scholarship will be awarded to a talented, underrepresented voice for Hollywood. We want to encourage diverse perspectives from writers of color,…

wescreenplayJune 3, 2019

Screenwriting

7 Tips That Will Make You a Better Script Reader

Script reading is a lot like screenwriting, you can’t just sit down at a desk and expect great results. It’s like taking stepping stones across a river. If you try to skip some, you might make things a lot harder…

Beverly PedersMay 28, 2019

Contests Diverse Voices Screenwriting

Announcing the Diverse Voices Spring 2019 Semifinalists

Before we announce the semifinalists, we're very excited to announce that everyone who submitted their work helped WeScreenplay raise $3,096 for the ARRAY! Founded by Ava DuVernay, Array is an independent film distribution and resource collective comprised of artist advocacy…

wescreenplayMay 15, 2019

Screenwriting

How to Give Better Screenplay Notes

Whether you’re looking to break into script reading or just want to help out a friend, knowing how to give the best notes to help the writer is key. It may seem easy... just say if it was good or bad,…

Beverly PedersMay 15, 2019

Screenwriting

Submitting Your Screenplay for Coverage Checklist

This is it. You’ve slaved over the same script for months now and you finally think it’s ready to submit to contests and agents. However, there’s still that inkling of doubt. With time still left, you decide to get a…

Beverly PedersMay 6, 2019