Welcome our new Manager. Howdy, fellow writers! I’m excited to announce that after 16 and a half years as chief cook and bottle washer here at CI, I am finally stepping back in order to focus on other projects. Don’t worry, I’ll still be around and available as always… but there’s a new sheriff in…
For everyone who missed our webinar, here it is in full, all 87 minutes of it. Number two in our CI Pro Free Webinar series: HOW TO CRUSH SCREENPLAY CONTESTS. Featuring esteemed panelists Claire Eland, Johnny Dangerton and Dava Taylor (not their real names) who read for all the biggest contests in town. Find out…
Hi, Peeps! It’s time for another in our CI Pro free webinar series. Want to get the inside scoop from readers for the biggest contests in town? Join us Saturday, July 7, 10AM – 11 AM PST. You won’t want to miss this! Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8759127832861531651
Hey, everyone! Check out my latest article for THE WRAP: “Yes, Hollywood Is Still Buying Spec Scripts.” Good news for both established and emerging writers! Big props to UTA’s Alex Rincon, Circle of Confusion’s Zach Cox, Verve’s David Boxerbaum, APA’s Adam Perry and Good Fear’s Jake Wagner for sharing their expertise and perspective. So check…
MasterClass delivers a super in-depth video tutorial from a legendary series creator. by S. Zahedi Aspiring dramatic TV writers take note: MasterClass‘s latest comprehensive video tutorial features acclaimed television writer Shonda Rhimes, the creator of shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and Scandal. She is also known for having written screenplays for a…
By all accounts, our first webinar was a ton of fun and very informative — almost two hours packed with pro tips to help you find representation and hone your writing (which in turn will help you… you guess it… find representation.) For those who missed it, we have posted the recording on YouTube. So…
Fellow scribes, Want to find out how to land representation? The best ways to get your material out there and get the attention of the industry? And how to stand out and cut through the noise so that your script gets the attention it deserves? Then join us Saturday May 12 from 10AM to 11AM…
Howdy, friends! Recently we asked our newsletter subscribers to email us any questions, and I’d do our best to answer them. So here please find a selection of some of the more interesting or universal ones along with my replies. Hopefully some of these might speak to you and your own experience. As always, feel…
Stephanie Palmer from Good in a Room posted this great primer, a must-read for anyone thinking about writing for TV (which should pretty much be everyone nowadays, since that’s where all the action — and money — is.) Check it out right here. Stephanie of course knows whereof she speaks, but I will add a…
Plus: the CI Query Letter Template! by Jim Cirile Coverage, Ink When someone opens a query email, you have ten seconds. You have to bring your “A” game and blow them away. The words you choose to paint a picture of both you and your idea are key. A lot of writers will tell you…