Writing Prompts – Round 20
Hello, writers! We have another set of writing prompts for you this week. Think on these as you prepare your scripts for the Write/LA FINAL DEADLINE on September 2!
3 Questions to Ask Before Entering a Screenwriting Competition
This article was originally published on LA Screenwriter. It is reprinted here with permission. by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) I want to make it clear up front that I am someone who co-founded and co-runs a screenwriting competition. I’m also a writer who has entered a lot of screenwriting competitions and had mixed experiences. A few…
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Extended Deadline Reminder! + Writing Prompts – Round 19
The Write/LA Extended Deadline is almost here! Get your screenplays and pilots in by 8/8 and you just might be one of three grand prize winners to fly to LA, stay in the iconic Standard Hotel, learn from Industry Insiders, participate in two days of masterclasses, and see your words performed by professional actors…
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How to Take Feedback Like a Professional Writer
This article originally appeared on Script Magazine. It is reprinted here with permission. by Tim Schildberger Everyone hates getting feedback. But if you can’t make peace with receiving it, you won’t have a career as a paid writer. Let’s agree that we all send off a first draft to be read with the secret wish…
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Writing Prompts – Round 18
The extended deadline is fast approaching on 8/8. Keep polishing those screenplays and pilots! And when you’re ready to find a new idea to explore, hopefully these writing prompts will help…
Writing Prompts – Round 17
Happy Monday! We have more writing prompts for you, per usual. And over the next two weeks, we’ll also have some exciting discounts leading up to our 8/8 extended deadline. But remember that you can always get 5% off your entry just by signing up for our email list. People on the list also…
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Win a Free Entry to Write/LA on Reddit!
We just launched a free mini contest on the Screenwriting subReddit. This is your chance to win a free entry to Write/LA. Here are all of the details: FREE MINI CHARACTER CONTEST – Win Free Entries to Write/LA! Some of you may have participated in the mini Logline Contest that we – the team behind Write/LA — held…
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Writing Prompts – Round 16
The extended deadline is sneaking up on us, and we have lots of mini-competitions, giveaways, and fun surprises planned for these last few weeks, so stay tuned for updates! In the meantime, here are five writing prompts to start your week. Enjoy!
Download Scripts for the 2018 Emmy Nominees!
This article was originally published on LA Screenwriter. It is reprinted here with permission. Have any of you noticed how all the “complete” lists of nominees for any television or film award show always leave off the writers? I get that the average reader only cares about the actors, but still… Rant over. Here is…
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Writing Prompts – Round 15
Another Monday, another round of writing prompts! We hope you all find these useful as you give your characters depth and your stories nuance. The next Write/LA deadline is a month away — loads of time to perfect those scripts before sending them in. We can’t wait to read what you’ve written! …
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