Why You Should Have A Screenwriter Collaboration Agreement
By Roger J. Kaplan Introduction I’m sure entire psychology Ph.D. theses could be written about why creative folks looking to work together on a television or film script forge ahead with the collaborative work, but shy away from establishing the terms of their collaboration in a formal written agreement. Excuses ranging from “but we are […]
Here’s Your Number One Job As A Screenwriter – Embrace The “M” Word
Creative Screenwriting Magazine contributor Mark Sevi is back with another article on how to boost your screenwriting career. Do you want to get ahead? Hook your audience? Take them on a journey and keep them invested in your screenplay? Then read on. What is job number one for any writer, I ask my students at […]
Metaphors For Screenwriters: Overcoming Resistance, Doubt and Motivational Droughts
As screenwriters, we all know the power of storytelling and metaphor. They will change more minds than all the data in the world. So let’s play with three of my favorite metaphors to help screenwriters write more often with greater ease and, perhaps, even some joy. Metaphor #1 The Unhatched Duckling Have you ever wished […]
When Do Screenwriters Know It’s Time For Representation?
Literary Manager and producer Alexander Robb from Insignia Entertainment discusses the convoluted path of screenwriters getting a manager. He tells Creative Screenwriting Magazine when screenwriters need representation and how it happens. I’m gonna take this from another angle. Some folks out there have a misconception of Hollywood as a place where you can have overnight success. Sometimes […]
What You Should Never Ask A Screenwriter
Is being a screenwriter a real job? One that regularly pays the bills and affords all screenwriters a luxury lifestyle? To answer the first questions. Well… if you dedicate your career to screenwriting it is. Second question… yes if you’re staffed on a TV show, no if you’re a freelance writer. Third question… We can dream. […]
