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What’s your name? Birthplace? Where do you live? What’s your hobby?  Carl Burcham. Born in Springfield, Ohio. Split my time between Austin, TX, and San Diego, CA. Screenwriting and golf are my hobbies. Where did you come up with the concept that just placed as Finalist in the screenplay contest? How long did it take […]

What’s your name? Where were you born? Where do you live? And what’s your hobby?  My name is Dustin Hendrick. I was born in southern Oregon and I currently live in Portland, Oregon. I’ve spent my entire life up and down the west coast. My hobbies include writing, reading, cooking, telling my cat to “leave […]

What is your name and where do you live? Catarina Cesar. I’m from a small fishing village in Portugal, named Moita. Where nothing ever happens and everybody knows each other. Although I love my country, I am looking for other places to live, and I’ll explain why: Portugal is a small country that survives with […]

Why having a visual deck is essential for a writer? Pro Tip: Start with a logline Writing a screenplay is like conceiving a whole film on paper, it’s not an easy task. One needs to have a lot of clarity and command over the story in order to achieve the desired result. Most of the […]

How can I get my screenplay reviewed fast? Pro Tip: Start with a logline Networking: that one golden word that will apparently give you your big break in Hollywood. It’s quite normal for blooming screenwriters to struggle with making it in the big leagues- especially those that don’t have their own internal contacts. Whether you’ve […]

Persistence : A story of Perseverance and Patience Pro Tip: Start with a logline Writing a screenplay may not be as easy as one may think. Many people not belonging to the industry may think that this skill based industry is easy to get in and succeed. If you think the same, you will have […]

WANT and NEED – What’s the difference? Pro Tip: Start with a logline It is a misconception that want and need are two similar things with minor technical differences. While, in actuality, these miniscule technical differences serve as the defining factors. What’s a want? Human emotions are a complex concept to understand. A large portion […]

The “Supportive Friend” in Screenplays Pro Tip: Start with a logline Every strong or striking protagonist needs a sidekick of sorts: the “supportive friend” that pushes the protagonist to go the extra mile. They aren’t the main characters, they are definitely not the antagonists. So how come when they come into the scene, they become […]

Slate Building: A Screenwriter’s Portfolio Pro Tip: Start with a logline It is no secret that becoming successful in Hollywood is an easy task. It takes a lot of time and effort, a struggle of trial and errors with your screenplay ideas. You have to make sure that the work that you produce is the […]

How to Get Started on a Screenplay Pro Tip: Start with a logline When you think “I need a crazy, brilliant idea” too hard, it usually never comes. You could come across a creative block, you could be sitting in your apartment for weeks on end wondering where great ideas come from, and second-guess yourself […]