How We Judge Creative Screenwriting Magazine’s Competition Entries
Creative Screenwriting Magazine runs a range of screenwriting competitions for television pilots and feature length scripts throughout the year. Each one has a specifically-trained pool of readers to judge each category. This article breaks down the various components that are judged and some sample comments you can use to ensure your script is in its […]
How Seriously Should You Take Criticism Of Your Screenplay?
Finally. After weeks, months, or maybe even years, your latest screenplay is complete. Keeping to a professional mindset, you commit to ordering feedback. You pay. And you wait. Soon enough, a reader presents their comments to you. And they’re useless. The “notes” might be a diatribe against your premise, a loose collection of ideas of […]
4 Common Comedy Missteps
Even seasoned screenwriters can struggle when venturing into comedy for the first time. Unlike drama, comedy has additional structures and considerations that have to be understood for the work to succeed. Humor is what makes you laugh, while comedy must be linked to a situation, context or character. Here are some common missteps writers make […]
