Jeffrey Morales

How We Judge Creative Screenwriting Magazine’s Competition Entries

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 […]

 Jeffrey Morales

How Seriously Should You Take Criticism Of Your Screenplay?

How Seriously Should You Take Criticism Of Your Screenplay?

Screenplay critique explained: what it is, what it isn’t, and how professional feedback sharpens your scripts—practical tips to improve your screenwriting craft.

 Jeffrey Morales

4 Common Comedy Missteps

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 […]