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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

Feature Industry Events Screenwriting

5 Empowering Lessons from “Writers In Their Prime: Navigating a Screenwriting Career At Any Age”

On March 24th, WeScreenplay, in partnership with the Meryl Streep-backed The Writers Lab, held a great panel as part of Actions for Positive Change, an ongoing virtual series where we explore specific ways to amplify diversity and inclusion in screenwriting.…

Helenna SantosMarch 26, 2021

Feature Screenwriting

6 Lessons from Action Screenwriter Jane Goldman

What do action flicks KICK-ASS, KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, and X-MEN: FIRST CLASS all have in common? Screenwriter Jane Goldman. Sought after for her supreme skills of adapting novels and comics to the screen, Goldman is one of Hollywood’s most…

Joanna KeMarch 24, 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

Screenwriting

Literary Agent vs. Manager: Which is Best for Your Screenwriting Career?

Every screenwriter reaches a point where they consider professional representation, but which do you go for, an agent or a manager? How do you know which one is best for you? And for that matter...what exactly does a manager and…

Joanna KeMarch 11, 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 TV

Top 5 Screenwriting Tips from black-ish Creator Kenya Barris

February is Black History Month, and while it's an opportunity to showcase Black creators, it's not the only time we should be celebrating them. We should always be honoring and recognizing the Black community and amplifying their work. I recently…

Helenna SantosFebruary 4, 2021

Screenwriting

5 Ways to Make Your First Draft Better

In many ways, the first draft is the vomit draft, the “just get it done” draft. It’s the part where you stare at a blank page and fill it with words. It’s definitely daunting, but there are certain things you…

Shannon CorbeilJanuary 22, 2021

Screenwriting

Writing Advice from ‘Tarzan’ Screenwriter Bob Tzudiker

Bob Tzudiker is an actor and writer perhaps best known for his work on Disney classics like TARZAN, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, and THE LION KING. His road to success was somewhat unusual; he didn’t go to school for…

Shannon CorbeilJanuary 4, 2021

Contests Filmmaking Screenwriting

Screenwriting Career Advice from Legendary Producer, Jon Levin

Jon Levin is Fourward's head of motion picture and television development and production divisions. Before that, had a long run (30+ years) as an agent at CAA, where he represented talent such as Andy Serkis, Neil Gaiman, and Mimi Leder,…