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Query letter do and don'ts! What goes into a query letter? How can you present yourself and your #screenplay in the best possible light?

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Subtext--it'll level up your dialogue if you know how to employ it. How can you master the art of subtext?

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What should happen at the midpoint? If you're following a classic screenplay structure template such as The Hero with a Thousand Faces, The Writer's Journey, Save the Cat!, etc, there is a very… Screenwriting Tips How to Master the Midpoint of Your Script

Continuing the quick videos about #screenplay structure. Let's talk about the midpoint.

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10 quick & easy things you can do right now to level up your #screenplay.

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#Film and TV are visual mediums. All the audience knows is what they see and hear. That means you have to tell your #story visually. And with as much brevity as you can muster.

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According to classic screenplay structure, Act 2 is where the story of the movie actually begins. Act 1 is generally a lot of setup; meeting the characters in their known world, showing what your… Screenwriting Tips The Turn Into Act 2 in Your Script

Another quick video about #screenplay structure. Let's talk about the turn into Act II.

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According to classic mythological screenplay structure (and do check out the excellent book "The Writer's Journey" by Christopher Vogler), there is a beat that should come shortly after the inciting… Screenwriting Tips - The Hero Refuses The Call and Why It Matters in Your Script

Quick video about the rest of Act I. What happens after your inciting incident?

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110 is the new 120--especially if you're still trying to break in and #writing specs.

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The inciting incident or catalyst is the moment early on in the screenplay where something unexpected happens to throw a monkey wrench into the protagonist's life. After that, life cannot remain the… Screenwriting Tips - What is the Inciting Incident in Your Script?

Quick video on your inciting incident. What is it? Why do you need it?

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When adapting a novel, short #story, play or real event into a #screenplay, avoid these missteps.

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We all want to share our #scripts with the world as soon as possible. Before we do so, let’s take a few final steps to make sure our #screenplays are in fighting shape. Never given them an excuse to say no.

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The inciting incident or catalyst is the moment early on in the screenplay where something unexpected happens to throw a monkey wrench into the protagonist's life. After that, life cannot remain the… Screenwriting Tips - What is the Inciting Incident in Your Script?

Quick video about your inciting incident. What is it? When should it happen? What's its function?

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We're making some very exciting changes to Get Repped Now! Starting in February, it will be year-round. If your #screenplay scores a consider, it will be elevated to our manager panel.

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Writers sometimes underestimate or dismiss the importance of screenplay or pilot length. Too short and industry types may feel you don't have enough story or your characters are getting short shrift.… Screenwriting Tips - How Long Should Your Script Be?

Quick video on script length. Expectations for your #screenplay length have changed over the years. In particular, if you're still trying to break in.

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Don't say the quiet part out loud! Steps to master subtext and make your dialogue sing.

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Let's talk about packaging a #movie. And why it's important for #screenwriters to understand the process.

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Quick article about specificity. It's crucial for your #writing to stand out. So, how can you achieve it?

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Let's talk about rejection. It sucks! But as #writers we have to find ways to deal with it. What can you do to move on and up?

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Grammar reminder: commas are a thing!

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Hm, what? Oh, sorry, I was a bit distracted. What were we talking about? Wait, check out this post. Hold on, I have to watch this video to get 25 more coins for my game. Yes, honey, grab a juice box… Screenwriting Tips - How to Eliminate Distractions During Your Writing Sessions

Quick video about removing distractions so nothing gets in the way of your #writing.

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Get Repped Now will be year-round! If you send in your #screenplay for coverage & it gets a consider for script, it will be elevated to the manager panel--not just for a certain time period but all the time.

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Everybody needs more time to #write! Right? How can you make sure you stay on track with your #writing goals in 2026?

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Here are 5 mistakes we see all too often. No judgments: we here at CI have made all these gaffes and many more. NOT shooting yourself in the foot turns out to be harder than it seems…

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Quick video on how to get out of a writer's rut if you're stuck.

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