As a writer, crafting a fantasy world and dreaming up the creatures and characters within it is a creative adventure. There are no limits, other than the ones you create! Fantasy is on the rise since GAME OF THRONES helped…
Joanna KeJuly 22, 2021
Writers need to be very clear about their goals for the project before writing a new screenplay, whether they hope to sell it, submit it to a fellowship or contest, or use it as a writing sample to get representation.…
Shannon CorbeilJune 29, 2021
The question of an MFA’s value is an increasingly relevant one for prospective students and graduates alike. MFA enrollments have been dropping since 2016, perhaps because devoting thousands of dollars to a postgraduate degree is no small choice. Millennials, in particular, are…
Joshua NobleJune 22, 2021
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month. It comes hot on the heels of the 93rd Oscars where AAPI creatives made Hollywood history. Chloé Zhao is the first woman of Asian heritage to win Best Director. Youn…
Joanna KeMay 20, 2021
Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered WeScreenplay Feature Contest this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. If you are interested in hearing the next time this…
wescreenplayMay 15, 2021
Perhaps not the best fit for all, but the perfect path for some, screenwriting and film training programs can offer a structured curriculum, mentorship, and guidance under the watchful eye of seasoned faculty. Embarking on a training program is a…
Joshua NobleMay 4, 2021
One unifier about the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has been a disruption on a universal scale. Whether you or your family were ill, you lost someone, you were isolated from your community, your favorite events were canceled, your job…
Shannon CorbeilApril 30, 2021
There are two main roadblocks for writers: writer’s block and writer’s burnout. Writer’s block is an obstacle where you aren’t sure what happens next in your script — or even which script you’re going to write. It’s a puzzle to…
Shannon CorbeilApril 20, 2021
During the 2021 ScreenCraft Writers Summit, WeScreenplay hosted a panel to ask writers and showrunners about writing with “voice.” Sarah J. Eagen (TV writer and WeScreenplay Brand Manager) moderated a group that included Liz Feldman (creator and executive producer of…
Shannon CorbeilApril 13, 2021
