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Contests

2023 WeScreenplay TV Lab Quarterfinalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay TV Lab this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. WeScreenplay believes that the best way for writers to…

wescreenplayNovember 1, 2022

Contests

2022 WeScreenplay Shorts Contest Winners

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay Shorts Contest this year! We are excited to announce this year's Winners and Honorable Mentions. Winners will be invited to be a part of WeScreenplay's Virtual Shorts Lab.…

wescreenplayNovember 1, 2022

Screenwriting

3 Feature Screenplays to Read in Order to Up Your Writing Game

What are your favorite screenplays to read? Professional writers will emphasize over and over again how important it is to be reading screenplays. As Scott Myers said for The Black List: “Reading scripts is a key part of immersing oneself…

Shannon CorbeilOctober 27, 2022

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Writing Rituals of the Most Successful Writers in Hollywood

A screenwriting professor once told me: “There’s no secret to writing, you just have to sit your butt down at your desk and do it.” That often sounds easier said than done since there are so many other responsibilities all…

Julia CamaraOctober 20, 2022

Filmmaking

15 Great Movies to Watch During National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Sadly, the representation of…

Julia CamaraOctober 13, 2022

5 Lessons I've Learned About Writing from Directing My Own Film

Filmmaking

5 Lessons I’ve Learned About Screenwriting from Directing My Own Film

There are many different ways to learn how to write a script, from taking classes to reading books about screenwriting, but I found a surprising source of education along my creative journey: directing a film. I need to start with…

Julia CamaraOctober 6, 2022

Contests

2022 WeScreenplay Shorts Contest Finalists

Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay Shorts Contest this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling consistently shine through. We are thrilled to advance entries to the Finalist round for another read.…

wescreenplaySeptember 30, 2022

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