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The Screenwriter’s First Pay Ch...

You sweated and slogged for months to perfect the script. You’ve fought and bled another few months pitching...

posted on: Jul 16, 2010 | author: Steven Fernandez

I’m not good at networking or socialising. At least I never thought I was. People kept telling me to go to...

posted on: Jun 18, 2010 | author: Carmen Moreno

It’s no secret that part of every screenwriter’s job is to get the work out. By any means...

posted on: Jun 15, 2010 | author: Karel Segers

One of Celtx’s first three new “Learning Templates” is a tool pack for script...

posted on: May 30, 2010 | author: Karel Segers

Yesterday was about HOW TO. Today: How NOT TO. What follows might make you feel (a lot) better about your own query...

posted on: May 15, 2010 | author: Karel Segers

There are two ways to pitch your scripts: in person, or via query letter. Learning to perfect the verbal pitch,...

posted on: May 14, 2010 | author: Karel Segers

Nine years ago I discovered I wanted to be a screenwriter. A few weeks ago I became one. That’s not true. I’ve...

posted on: Apr 9, 2010 | author: Karel Segers

Every screenwriter has a blockbuster story that is going to make them millions and catapult them in to the...

posted on: Mar 18, 2010 | author: Steven Fernandez