Whether for network, cable, or streaming, there is a big demand for TV shows -- and that's great news for screenwriters who are in search of ways to break into the industry. But before you start typing away on that…
Shannon CorbeilSeptember 9, 2021
Who said period dramas have to feel as old as their subject matter? Period dramas have pretty much always graced our television sets in part because, well, they're timeless. (Yes, I see the pun -- and I won't respond to…
Julia CamaraAugust 5, 2021
There are four main reasons for screenwriters to listen to industry podcasts. First, you can learn about the craft of screenwriting. Second, you can learn about the business of screenwriting. Third, you can learn about the culture of screenwriting. And…
Shannon CorbeilJuly 29, 2021
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
One of my favorite traditions each season is to watch holiday TV episodes. Some series made multiple holiday episodes (Thanksgiving with FRIENDS or Halloween with BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, anyone?) — but these were usually created by the now-fading 23-episode…
Shannon CorbeilJuly 1, 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
As someone who doesn’t personally identify as LGBTQIA+, I think it’s vitally important to actively seek out content by and about people who have different life experiences than I do. This not only includes sexuality and gender, but also race,…
Helenna SantosJune 24, 2021
WeScreenplay recently hosted a “Cocktails and Conversations” panel with TV Pilot Competition judge Tze Chun, the creator and showrunner of the animated Warner Bros/Amblin Gremlins prequel GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI. He's also the former writer/producer on Fox’s hit Batman prequel…
Julia CamaraJune 15, 2021
As an actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director, Mindy Kaling is one of Hollywood’s most beloved multi-hyphenates working today. She first gained recognition starring as Kelly Kapoor in the NBC sitcom THE OFFICE, but her brilliant comedic writing for the…
Julia CamaraMay 18, 2021
