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Yeah, that's the not-so-fun nature of this business. Good luck to you going forward.

One of our TikTok followers recently asked: “what does ‘out with’ mean? Example: “(x management company) is out with (x script).”

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Wow them with your #screenwriting voice. If it jumps off the page, they'll want to meet you. But how do you develop your voice?

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We got some questions re: romantic comedies lately. Reposting this. Our ten tips for writing the romantic #comedy that will fulfill everyone's expectations and make people take note.

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Should you shoot your feature #film script as a short film/proof of concept first in order to gain traction and interest?

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This is one of our older articles but still full of valid information. We've recently gotten a few questions in regards to open #writing assignments and how the process works.

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You've polished your #screenplay to shining perfection. What now? How can you get it in the door? What steps do you need to take to get in front of people?

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Here are the reasons you should avoid music calls in your #screenplay.

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How can you maximize your chances when you send out a query letter? What goes into a query letter? How should you present yourself?

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What #TV shows are you watching right now? Anything you'd recommend? Trying to figure out if we're missing out on something we should be watching.
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Remember as a #writer, it’s your job to put your protagonist in the tree… and then you must continuously throw rocks at them.

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The importance of #writing every day. One of the hardest things for #writers seems to be sitting down in front of the computer and actually writing.

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Setting your #story in a time other than the present can cost you dearly. Literally! We're talking about budget.

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True. Hence the Dylan Thomas quote. :-)

Have we gone from #storytelling to merely creating content?

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In Act Three, our protagonist will usually combine the best parts of the person they used to be with the lessons they’ve learned while this story was unfolding.

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In classic screenplay structure, this is where it seems like our protagonist has been defeated and the quest has come to an end. This usually happens just before the end of Act 2.

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We’re past the midpoint. We’ve just witnessed our protagonist finally gain a foothold in their new world and celebrate that fact; but now the bad guys are closing in, more viciously and stronger than before.

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Let’s talk about your midpoint. Assuming your script clocks in at 100 – 110 pages, this will happen somewhere between pages 50 to 55.

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Act Two is where your protagonist embraces the mission they were given. It usually happens somewhere between pages 20 and 30.

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Yes! It is a great movie. One of those 80s movies that totally holds up. Many 80s movies we remember fondly... and then we rewatch them and are disappointed. Writer Diane Thomas sadly passed away way too young.