Take Your Screenwriting Power Back
When it comes to who wields the most power in Hollywood, it seems screenwriters fall near the bottom rung. Let’s be honest: we’re beholden to the gatekeepers, whether they’re script analysts, producers, or studio execs, who will greenlight the passion project we’ve toiled on for years. For a lot of screenwriters, writing life can feel […]
Successful Habits of Screenwriters
habit (noun): an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary. Habits are often perceived as something negative (a drug habit or a gambling habit comes to mind) but it’s important to realize we would be nothing without our habits. Think about it. Most of the actions we perform each day aren’t […]
10 Tips and Tricks to Boost Screenwriting Creativity (And 1 Bonus One)
Got writers’ block? Not sure what scene to write next? Not in the mood… to write? Waiting for inspiration to strike? Sound all too familiar? These questions have passed through the minds of most screenwriters at some point. While it is true that most professional screenwriters aren’t afforded the luxury of writers’ block or the […]
“Your Passion Should Flow Through Your Pages.” Wenonah Wilms On Becoming A 2018 Nicholl Fellow
Creative Screenwriting Magazine got up close up and personal with Wenonah Wilms – a winner of the 2018 Nicholl Fellowship 2018. We spoke with her about her Nicholl win, why representation is important, and how her family influences her storytelling. Screenwriters from all over the world know that the ‘Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting’ competition is the […]
“Unboxed Creatix” Beth Lapides Encourages Writers To Follow Their True Selves Despite The Setbacks
Beth Lapides is a hallmark on the female comedy scene. She has graced our screens and stages as she continues to entertain audience across the world. Creative Screenwriting Magazine got up close and personal with Beth to chronicle her entertainment career. In doing so, she discusses finding who you are as a writer and how […]
