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Screenwriting Rolemodels: Diablo Cody

April 16, 2020

No one saw her coming.

Write On with 'Little Fires Everywhere' Showrunner Liz Tigelaar

April 15, 2020

Little Fires Everywhere showrunner Liz Tigelaar discusses adapting the novel for television, assembling an inclusive writing staff for the show, her writing process and more.

Rising Through the Ranks: Nadia Madden

April 15, 2020

Just a few years ago, Nadia Abass-Madden was working her decades-long job as a 911 operator. Today, she’s using her longtime career to inform her writing on Fox’s procedural drama, 9-1-1. She saw her name in the credits for the first time on March 30...

Week 5: Lee Jessup On What Writers CAN Do Now

April 15, 2020

Lee answers your questions and talks more about what writers CAN be doing during the COVID-19 crisis. This week we focus on what to expect during this year's fellowship season.

5 Takeaways: Quibi

April 13, 2020

Your weekly break-down of a popular movie or television episode to see what a screenwriter—or any writer, for that matter—can take away from what’s on screen: what worked, what didn’t, and how you can use what’s popular to craft better stories.

Weekend Movie Takeaway: Screen Narrative In the Time of COVID-19

April 13, 2020

If COVID-19 hadn't completely upended the entertainment industry, and indeed life as we know it, right about now we would be reporting on what would've been the undoubtedly high box office takings for the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die.

The Fast Five: It’s a Streaming World As Celebrities Play Poker On Twitch, ‘Parasite’ Releases On Hulu, and ‘Trolls’ Debuts Straight To VOD

April 13, 2020

I hope everybody had a great Easter holiday considering the circumstances. It was a good time to embrace being home and enjoy the brand-new streaming services, brand-new movies, and brand-new celebrity poker tournaments that are all on offer. As you ...

Week 4: Lee Jessup on What Writers CAN Do Now

April 9, 2020

rLee answers your questions and talks more about what writers CAN be doing during the COVID-19 crisis.

Big Break Prize Package Provides Industry Access for Writers

April 8, 2020

Behind every top screenwriting contest is a group of hardworking individuals tirelessly working to ensure the writers who enter have the best possible experience. Usually, that includes access and exposure to the right people in Hollywood. One of the...