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
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
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
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
You’ve finally written those last two words: THE END and you’re starting to look for contests, but something is still nagging you. Is it really complete? Maybe you’re rushing into things. You want another opinion, but maybe you’ve already had…
Beverly PedersMay 1, 2019
Any good screenplay has a clear sense of structure, but what exactly does that mean? Do a little research and you’ll quickly learn that everything has kind of… already been done before. This isn’t a bad thing, though! You need…
Thomas BlakeleyApril 29, 2019
A lot of writers, like myself, find it taboo to share their ongoing work with others until it’s ready. The flaw is that it may never seem ready. There are professional writers and script-readers out there who can give you…
Beverly PedersApril 22, 2019
Thank you to all of the writers who entered the WeScreenplay Feature Competition this year! Everyone who entered, especially the finalists, were incredible storytellers. Thank you for sharing your work. The next season will be opening in a few months.…
wescreenplayApril 12, 2019
Thinking about joining a writing workshop, but not sure where to start? Whether you’re trying to improve your writing or make connections with other writers, a writing workshop might be more valuable than you anticipated! Here are a few reasons…
Thomas BlakeleyMarch 27, 2019
In recent years progress has been made toward inclusivity in the film industry from gender to race to sexuality. It has rippled through the whole industry, breathing life and change into a stagnant trade. Films today are written by people…
Beverly PedersMarch 12, 2019