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Sloppy Surely Won't Sell
Nobody's Perfect
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Diesel Café, Somerville, MA
What is Your Goal?
Northampton Independent Film Festival
The Construction of a Logline
HeliumList.com
Writing a Logline
Screenplay Formatting
Staring Down the Blank Page
Action
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Parenthetical
Writers Write
Write What You Know
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Don't Hide It!
Seek Honesty
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Read
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Creating Source Material for Actors
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Did You Know You Were In Sales?
This Is a Story About…
Drama Is Conflict and Conflict Is Drama
Put Your Butt in the Chair and Keep It There
Writing Is Rewriting
A Caveat
You Are In Charge
What I Really Want to Do Is Act
What I Really Want to Do Is Direct
Font
Margins
Scene Headings
Shots
Writing´s No Hobby!
Comes and Goes
Put Creativity on a Schedule
Avoid Idea Rot!
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What Is the Main Character's False Goal?
What Is the Main Character's True Goal?
A Definition
Typical and Atypical Agents
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Stand Out (because You Are Good)
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Should I Use a Consultant?
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The Best Writing
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On First Sales
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MediaBistro.com
NewEnglandFilm.com
Ryze.com
An Expression
Ten Vital Pages
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Polish
Check for Errors
Sloppy Surely Won’t Sell
Nobody’s Perfect
Your Competition
Copyright
Copyright Notice
ProtectRite
United States Copyright Office
WGAw
ScriptSecrets.net
TwoAdverbs.com
Diesel Café, Somerville, MA
What is Your Goal?
Northampton Independent Film Festival
The Construction of a Logline
HeliumList.com
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Screen Writing Frequently Asked Questions
How do I follow screenplay format?
How do I dream up a movie idea?
How do I sell my work?
How do I obtain representation?
Where do writers hang out?
Do I have to move to Hollywood?
How do I develop a character?
How do I know I am a writer?
How do I make a story believable?
How do I add direction to dialog?
How do I get input on my writing?
Do I edit?
How do I use my cover?
Is craft important?
How do I harness creativity?
How do I stand up for my art?
How do I stay focused on my writing?
How do I market?
Should I rewrite?
Will I get rich writing?
Should I hire a consultant?
What is important to remember regarding creativity?
Will make money writing?
How do I get into screenwriting?
Do I need to rewrite after my first draft?
What is the upside of the writer´s life?
How do I get representation?
How do I keep the audience´s attention?
What will I write for Hollywood?
How do I bind my screenplay?
How do I write everyday?
How do I register my script?
What shows may educate me about screenwriting?
How do I get into directing?
How do I write transitions?
How do I write shots and camera angles into my scripts?
How do I write dialog?
What is my role as a screenwriter?
How do I keep track of ideas?
How do I write everyday?
What would I offer Hollywood as a screenwriter?
How do I use writing to get into acting?
Can my writing be stolen?
How do I keep the reader reading?
How do I indicate voiceover, or off screen dialog?
How do I begin a screenplay?
Should I outline?
Where can I see movies or shows made from good scripts?
How do I end a script?
How do I give copyright notice?
How do I keep readers interested?
How do I market my writing?
What festivals should I attend?
How do I write a logline?
Where else can I learn more about screenwriting?
Where can I find exposure for my writing?
I have an idea for a screen play. However, I am not really sure how to write to that format. Can you help direct me to a screen play format. Thanks.
An agent has asked me to write a "Blurp/Logline" about my screenplay. What is a Blurp/Logline?
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