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WeScreenplay's blog features screenwriting tips and guides, industry news and editorials, and WeScreenplay competition updates.| WeScreenplay
WeScreenplay's blog features screenwriting tips and guides, industry news and editorials, and WeScreenplay competition updates.| WeScreenplay
My professor recommended The Art of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri for me to read and, like Aristotle’s Poetics, although it is out-of-date, what it says about story structure, characters, and plot is still true today. I cannot speak for...| WeScreenplay
One of the things many writers don’t realize is that they are the product, not their writing. They’re not selling jewelry on Etsy or trying to advertise a company or product. As a writer, you have to sell your abilities....| WeScreenplay
Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. We are thrilled to advance entries to the Quarterfinalist... The post Spring 2025 WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab Quarterfinalists appeared first on WeScreenplay.| WeScreenplay
Looking to find writing routines that work for you? Find inspiration from the daily habits of authors like Ernest Hemingway and Maya Angelou.| WeScreenplay
When we first learn to tell stories, we are taught that stories must follow a certain act structure, and have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Aristotle claimed it was even simpler than that, suggesting a story consists of... The post Do You Know Which Act Structure Will Make Your Story Stand Out? appeared first on WeScreenplay.| WeScreenplay
As musical adaptations reach a high note with 'Wicked,' let's explore some of our favorite stage-to-screen movies.| WeScreenplay
The Hollywood Reporter released its long-awaited list of best TV shows of the century. Which ones made the cut and which ones didn't?| WeScreenplay
Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay TV Pilot Lab this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. We are thrilled to advance entries to the... The post 2025 WeScreenplay TV Pilot Lab Semifinalists appeared first on WeScreenplay.| WeScreenplay
At WeScreenplay, we are dedicated to helping screenwriters refine their work and achieve new heights through actionable script coverage, unparalleled educational resources, and inspiring conversations. Recently, we had the honor of hosting James Morosini for an insightful discussion on what... The post Take Your Script From Good to Great With Script Coverage appeared first on WeScreenplay.| WeScreenplay
Is there such a thing as too many storylines? Let’s look at some of the best ensemble films to see how they juggle multiple at once.| WeScreenplay
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....| WeScreenplay
'New Girl' creator Liz Meriwether shared some excellent insight into how a writers room can punch up comedy. Here are our takeaways!| WeScreenplay
There's no such thing as bad feedback on your script. No, really. Here's how to use every kind of script feedback to make your script better| WeScreenplay
WeScreenplay’s TV Pilot Competition delivers a one-of-a-kind virtual writing lab. Hear from the winners themselves about what it has to offer.| WeScreenplay
Storytelling has several outlets that complement each other—and if you are lucky enough to transfer your skills from one outlet to the next in pursuit of a good story, you may find yourself in good company. Marco Ramirez is one... The post How Marco Ramirez Brings Theatrical Flair to Boxing and Brotherhood in ‘La Máquina’ appeared first on WeScreenplay.| WeScreenplay
There’s a tremendous amount of conversation about the viewing habits of Gen Z. For many years, there were articles about “cord-cutting” as more audiences gave up cable plans for multiple streaming subscriptions. While the networks debate what to do about... The post Are You Ready To Write For Gen Z? appeared first on WeScreenplay.| WeScreenplay
Thank you to all of the incredible writers who entered the WeScreenplay TV Pilot Lab this year! Your hard work, talent, and dedication to storytelling shines through in the entries we received. We are thrilled to advance entries to the... The post 2025 WeScreenplay TV Pilot Lab Quarterfinalists appeared first on WeScreenplay.| WeScreenplay
These aren't your grandma's character archetypes. Nope. These are the creative brain children of Generation Online.| WeScreenplay
Harvard graduate Alan Yang is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actor. In 2015, he received his first Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series for PARKS AND RECREATION, and the next year he won his first Emmy for Outstanding Writing...| WeScreenplay
Want to write for TV? We spoke with a senior exec at Coverfly to learn what buyers are looking for in acomedy pilot.| WeScreenplay
Check out our list of the 10 best sitcoms of all time, which includes shows from different eras that capture a piece of American history.| WeScreenplay
“Before WeScreenplay, I was a relatively new screenwriter and playwright. I had a few scripts win competitions prior to WeScreenplay, but those opportunities didn’t give me access into ‘Hollywood’. I didn’t know if I or what I had written was...| WeScreenplay
Discover what the Heroine's Journey is, how to use this story structure in your screenplay, and how it differs from the Hero's Journey.| WeScreenplay
Making a short film can help get your feature made. Here are three critically acclaimed Sundance Films that were able to do just that.| WeScreenplay
Interested in participating in a screenwriting lab? Let's take a deeper look at them, namely those you can take part in at WeScreenplay.| WeScreenplay
What is it like to participate in the WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab and what opportunities can it offer you as an emerging screenwriter?| WeScreenplay
One of the best things you can do for yourself creatively is find a community. Find out how screenwriting labs can help you do that!| WeScreenplay
Want to hear the latest in screenwriting? Check out WeScreenplay's Screenwriting Monthly. This month we're focused on adaptations.| WeScreenplay
Character is the most important element of any screenplay. All stories are about people. All of them. Yes, even your big blockbuster superhero movie full of special effects, CGI, car crashes, explosions and fight scenes are about people. You come...| WeScreenplay
Dialogue is one of the most important tools in the screenwriter’s tool box. Screenplays rely heavily on it since the writer can’t talk about what’s going on inside a character’s mind. Audiences can only experience the journey by seeing the...| WeScreenplay
Jermaine Johnson is a Literary Manager at Zero Gravity Management and if you’ve never heard him speak, you’re going to want to check out his conversation with Sarah J. Eagen promptly. It’s not just his years of experience, it’s his...| WeScreenplay
Learn how to become a screenwriter with tips and advice from writer/producer, Amy Aniobi (INSECURE) about how she got her start in Hollywood| WeScreenplay
Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominee Issa Rae first made a name for herself by creating and starring in the popular web series AWKWARD BLACK GIRL. The multi-hyphenate went on to produce, write, and star in the critically-acclaimed HBO...| WeScreenplay
Discover the power of using personal struggles to fuel your screenplay, along with three tips on how to incorporate them into your story.| WeScreenplay
Learn how to craft a compelling logline that hooks audiences by using these four essential elements in one coherent sentence.| WeScreenplay
Becoming a television screenwriter is tough, but this article will explore crucial strategies to help your success in writing for TV.| WeScreenplay
Discover how the iceberg theory can help you create subtext, stronger visuals, and deeper meaning in your screenplay.| WeScreenplay
Learn what literary agents do, when you need one, what they cost, and how you can get a literary agent to help launch your writing career| WeScreenplay
You might be asking yourself if you should write a short script. The clear answer (to us), is yes, of course! Whether you’re an emerging writer or an experienced filmmaker, there are many great reasons to write a short film....| WeScreenplay
Boost your career with screenwriting labs. Get pro feedback, attend workshops, and simulate writers' rooms for a creative edge.| WeScreenplay
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...| WeScreenplay
While the act of writing is usually one of solitude, the business of writing requires a healthy network. Your network is who will read your scripts, give you notes, introduce you to industry professionals, recommend you for jobs, and hire...| WeScreenplay
Want to elevate your TV writing career to the next level? Do these essential career boosters to get yourself closer to the top!| WeScreenplay
Discover all the elements in Quinta Brunson’s pilot for Abbott Elementary so you can learn from the Emmy winning show runner.| WeScreenplay
Discover what a showrunner is, what they do on and off set, and how a screenwriter can become a TV showrunner.| WeScreenplay
Here are 7 hilarious female TV writers with shows that are worth watching for education, new perspectives, and — hell yeah — laughter| WeScreenplay
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...| WeScreenplay
In 2019, Phoebe Waller-Bridge seemed to burst out of nowhere when she went home with three Emmy statuettes for her highly-acclaimed series FLEABAG (Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Comedy Series)....| WeScreenplay
Discover the trailblazing female showrunners who have shaped your favorite shows and continue to inspire screenwriters everywhere.| WeScreenplay
The 2022 Diverse Voices Lab recently wrapped up. Here's what the participants had to say about the value it brought to their careers.| WeScreenplay
Crafting well-rounded and complex characters is what we all strive for as screenwriters. When it comes to female characters, it’s fantastic that there are more and more dynamic women being written that break the mold of the stereotypes and one-dimensional...| WeScreenplay
Should you write a short script? If you ask us, the answer is pretty clear — YES! Here are a few reasons why we think so.| WeScreenplay
Your query letter is your only chance to make a great first impression. Get it right. Here's how to write the perfect query letter for agents and studios| WeScreenplay
It’s no secret that diversity on screen offers fresh stories that today’s audience wants to see. UCLA’s 2021 Hollywood Diversity Report found that, even during a pandemic with altered release schedules, films with a diverse cast saw higher online viewing ratings. While...| WeScreenplay
You may have seen “diversity” and “inclusion” used interchangeably, but if you’re creating like an activist, it’s important to understand the difference. And your ultimate goal should be inclusion. The Society for Human Resource Management, a membership organization for HR...| WeScreenplay
Let's discuss the differences between screenwriting labs and screenwriting competitions, so you know which one to enter.| WeScreenplay
When we are watching a movie or TV episode, if the screenwriter has done their job, we are not thinking about the story beats and how they relate to one another. A well-written movie makes the audience get so involved...| WeScreenplay
Winners will take part in an interactive 3 day virtual lab with hands-on workshops and mentorship meetings with industry professionals!| WeScreenplay
Everything you ever wanted to know about script coverage from how much it costs, what you get, and how script feedback works| WeScreenplay
Discovery the five trademarks that define Shonda Rhimes and her impressive screenwriting career, from 'Scandal' to 'Bridgerton.'| WeScreenplay
An experienced script reader shares insight on how to receive script coverage on your screenplays so you can sharpen your writing skills.| WeScreenplay
Download, read, and learn from the 2024 Emmy-nominated screenplays such as 'Shōgun,' 'The Bear,' and '3 Body Problem.'| WeScreenplay
A writer’s portfolio is a collection of samples that feature their best work. It’s what agents and managers will use to decide whether they want to represent you and it’s what they’ll use to pitch you to showrunners and producers....| WeScreenplay
You wrote an amazing script, you won a prestigious contest, and now you’ve got agents, managers, and producers ready to listen to you. Suddenly, you have to do the exact opposite thing that you’ve been doing while writing alone in...| WeScreenplay
Need to craft a series bible for your TV pilot? Let's go over the general format, important elements, and some examples to get you started.| WeScreenplay
During the Golden Age of cinema, way before the advent of digital technology, the internet, and the cloud, scripts were stored in massive studio vaults. Stacks upon stacks of scripts. In order to differentiate these scripts, the studio executive would...| WeScreenplay
Learn the ten most desirable things script readers want from your spec script.| WeScreenplay
Want to ensure your screenplay is diverse? Here are some methods and tests you can use to make sure your work is more inclusive.| WeScreenplay
Explore the challenges screenwriters face when trying to bring diversity from script to screen despite industry pressures.| WeScreenplay
You've finished your script, now it is time to get it out there! Here are 7 ways you can get visibility for your script.| WeScreenplay
'The Other Black Girl' screenwriters Jordan Reddout and Gus Hickey share how they bring corporate horrors to the TV adaptation.| WeScreenplay
Landed a pitch meeting? Congrats! Discover everything you need to know before pitching your screenplay to Hollywood executives.| WeScreenplay
Ready to get your start as a screenwriter? Here is everything you need to know before you launch your screenwriting career.| WeScreenplay
The 96th Academy Awards nominees are here. Read five Oscar nominated scripts that screenwriters can learn from.| WeScreenplay
There are many worldbuilding tools available to help your creativity flourish while keeping you consistent. Here are some of our favorites.| WeScreenplay
Need some inspiration as you build your worlds? Here are some great examples of worldbuilding from your favorite films.| WeScreenplay
It might feel daunting to begin worldbuilding, so here are a few dos and don’ts to get you started on your story.| WeScreenplay
Want to hear the latest in screenwriting? Check out WeScreenplay's Screenwriting Monthly. This month we're focused on autobiography.| WeScreenplay
