Tips and information on how to make a living out of screenwriting.
Planning ahead and staying organized is key to achieving any goal, and your writing goals are no exception. Even full-time writers use writing schedules to help them stay on track and be productive and successful. If you have a job or simply don’t write full-time, a writing schedule is almost mandatory. How to Keep a … More The Importance of a Writing Schedule in Achieving Your Writing Goals
You’ve done the research, read a couple of articles (hopefully this one too 😊), asked some experts, and decided to self distribute your movie. At this point you’ve probably found that there are a lot of options. From a small premiere with family and friends to your movie in the top 10 of your preferred … More Getting your movie to streaming
Writing a complete screenplay is no easy task. It takes time, effort, tons of creativity, and its share of sweat and blood. But when you finally manage to type the last period, you know that it was all worth it. Unless nobody reads your script ever, in which case, the whole process might be quite … More How to sell your script to Netflix
There are a lot of tips and secrets (and rumors) about how to break into the filmmaking industry and get hired as a writer. Some of them are real, efficient ways of getting there, but the truth is, a lot of it is just mumbo jumbo. In this article, I’m gonna tell you the story … More Getting hired as a writer in the film industry
I’ve mentioned before that I organize different writing groups, where screenwriters can get feedback for their projects and exchange ideas. I love these meetings because other than that, they also make me reflect on topics that screenwriters constantly struggle with. Last week, someone asked me if writers should enter screenplay competitions, so I thought about … More Screenplay Competitions – Are they worth it?
Introduction: What Makes Habits So Powerful? Habits give order to our lives. They help us reach our objectives without feeling overwhelmed, and allow us to prioritize the many things we have going on. With all the options we have on a daily basis, having habits and routines in place can save us valuable time. They … More 5 habits to be a Better Screenwriter