This week our resident rom-com expert Anna Siri brings us a deep dive into the beloved romantic comedy format. It’s been a couple of decades since rom-coms have had a moment like this. We can remember the days when the likes of Nora Ephron and Nancy Meyers packed the theaters with audience-goers in search of…
Psst: That screenwriter may be you Through Dec. 31, 2024, use code MERRY10 to save 10% off any gift certificate! There’s always that one person who’s pain in the butt to buy for, right? Well, if that person is a screenwriter, look no further. Santa Cheecho is here with the perfect gift for any…
There’s a whole hidden infrastructure in Hollywood devoted to tracking and scoring Open Assignments. Come get some. (Note: This article was originally published in 2019, and some of the people mentioned have moved on.) It’s not just about specs. The vast majority of a working screenwriter’s income often comes from assignments. We spoke…
According to the WGA, no one is supposed to write anything in Hollywood without getting paid for it. Yeah, about that… by Jim Cirile Here’s a topic that may shock those of you who hope to one day sell a spec or maybe even make a living as a screenwriter. And that is:…
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What possible avenues would I have with my script in terms of pitching (contests, etc)? What do I do with it once it is awesome? One of our clients just asked these very questions and, of course, we figured many of you might be wondering the exact same thing. That’s a big question. We could…
As you probably know, the Get Repped Now 5/31 deadline is approaching fast! If your screenplay or pilot scores a “consider” or better for script, it will be elevated to our manager panel and hopefully open the door to representation. Want to know the #1 reason many writers don’t land that coveted “consider”? Pedestrian dialogue. We’ve…
Happy New Year! If you’re like most writers, then one of your New Year’s Resolutions is probably “to get more writing done.” So we figured we’ll pull all of our best advice together on how to accomplish that. What keeps you from writing? Time and schedule are of course our go-to excuses. We need more…
It’s the holidays! Translation: family and stress. Find a present dad actually likes. Ignore mom’s cutting remark. Pretend you’re happy to see the in-laws. When you’re done with all of that, you tend to get wistful. After all, another year is almost at an end and we’re staring 2024 in the face. Did you accomplish…
They always say “write what you know.” But often we hear aspiring writers say, “Eh, my life isn’t interesting. I’m an accountant,” or “I’m a plumber.” Uh, hello? OZARK? Accountant. A slightly elevated one, sure, but that’s where the writing part comes in. MIDNIGHT RUN, same thing. How about BREAKING BAD? A sad, milquetoast, high…
