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The Importance of A Diversity Category

April 22, 2020

Ben Johnson had doubts anyone would ever hear his voice. As a person of color from South Africa, Hollywood and his dreams of being a screenwriter always seemed thousands of miles away in a land far, far away. But his talent and passion were reaffirme...

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...

Big Break Screenwriting Contest: The Importance Of A Blind Read

April 3, 2020

When Lori Crawford sits down to read a script, she's ready to immerse herself in the unknown world the writer has created. It's a favorite pastime for her, as well as a part-time job; she's been a reader for the Big Break Screenwriting Contest since ...

From Concept to Congratulations: The Big Break Journey

March 25, 2020

Todd Goodlett has been “on cloud nine” since finding out that his original script, The Arsonist’s Handbook, was the TV Grand Prize Winner in the 2019 Big Break Screenwriting Contest — a feat, he says, he once never imagined, and that has already take...

10 Benefits to Entering Screenwriting Competitions

March 11, 2020

Spring just around the corner can mean different things to us writers. On top of opening the windows a little more often, it may mean reexamining how writing resolutions are holding up, selecting a show to spec for your WB Fellowship application, upd...

Write On with Literary Manager & New Big Break Judge Matt Koss

March 10, 2020

Zero Gravity's Matt Koss is our newest Judge on the Big Break Contest and discusses his role as a development executive, his latest transition into literary management, what he's looking for in a writer and more.

Write On with Big Break Grand Prize Feature Winner Steve Anthopoulos

March 3, 2020

2019 Big Break Grand Prize Feature Winner Steve Anthopoulos discusses his big moment on stage at our awards show, his experience on the grand prize tour, his first success story and more! The 2020 Big Break Contest is now open for submissions! Is thi...

Write On with Screenwriting Career Coach Lee Jessup

February 25, 2020

Screenwriting career coach and guru Lee Jessup gives us a crash course on the spec market in the feature and television space, how to achieve authenticity as a writer, and much more. Lee Jessup is also a veteran sponsor of The Big Break Screenwriting...

Write On with 'The Goldbergs' Staff Writer Aadip Desai

February 11, 2020

The Goldbergs staff writer Aadip Desai discusses his path to getting hired on the show, what being a staff writer actually means, and the importance of self-care for writers.