Writer/Director/Screenwriting consultant Jim Mercurio from A-List Screenwriting has released his new 6-DVD set — Complete Screenwriting from A to Z to A-List. This ain’t any ol’ screenwriting how-to. This insanely detailed 10+ hours of all-new material (with top-notch motion graphics) guides you step by step through developing high-concept material through execution, using examples from a…
By Steve Kaire Getting a good agent these days is almost an impossible dream for writers. The reason is that they’re just not taking on new writers unless the writer somehow managed to make a big sale on his own. There are distinct differences and some similarities between what literary agents, managers and entertainment attorneys…
Guest blog by Barri Evins In real estate they say the most important thing is location, location, location. In the film business it’s relationships, relationships, relationships. Absolutely everyone in the industry who is doing well is succeeding in large part because of their relationships. We’re good at cultivating relationships because we have to be. Otherwise,…
We love it when our clients and readers write in to share some good news. Lord knows as struggling writers, we all need some! This weekend we heard from our pal Colleen McQuaide, who sent along a really well-done, all-official-like press release trumpeting her recent film festival screenwriting award win. So we’ll let her tell…
It’s finally here! Writers on the Storm VI, Coverage Ink’s very own big money/big opportunity contest, is back and it’s on right now. And this year we are accepting not only feature screenplays but also pilots — 1/2 hours as well as 1 hours. The early entry period has begun, so if you enter early…
Hi folks, here’s an appeal from our pal, screenwriter teacher/coach Barri Evins. She’s looking for someone to care for her little cutie kitty until December. In exchange she’s willing to offer a $350 screenplay consultation. Not a bad deal, plus you get to save the cat! Blake Snyder would approve 🙂 Here’s Barri: Help! My…
Just caught up with our buddy Jake Wagner, one of the hottest young managers in the biz, formerly from FilmEngine (Jake is about to land elsewhere but we cannot disclose where just yet.) As always, Jake fired off a flurry of great advice, and we just had to share this bit: Jake’s the one on…
COVERAGE INK’S BIGGEST SALE EVER. In celebration of the launch of Writers on the Storm VI, we are launching one monstrous sale. From now until 9/23/12, our standard analysis (for features) is 99 BUCKS. That’s a $30 discount! TV writers, you’ll receive a flat $20 off our already ridiculously low TV coverage prices. And to…
By Jim CirileYep, it’s hard as heck to break into Hollywood. But it’s even harder for someone with indie sensibilities. Come with us as we investigate how an indie-minded writer can make a living in the film business nowadays. Wither indies? The answer, sadly, is yes. Indies, as we’ve always understood them, are not only…
by Steve Kaire Since most screenplays get optioned rather than sold outright, writers need to know how options work. In general, options are a bad deal for writers. Writers are basically renting their material out for a fixed period of time, usually from six months to two years. Option prices vary from no money up…