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Big Break Finalist Joseph Greenberg Tells His Tale From Draft to Sale: PART II
In Part I of this interview series, New Jersey screenwriter Joseph Greenberg spoke to Final Draft about craft and writing his spec script, Man Alive, which sold to 20th Century Fox for an impressive six figures. Today, in this second installment of h...
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The Martian and Daredevil Screenwriter Drew Goddard on The Insider View Podcast
Listen as Drew Goddard gives Insider View host, Pete D'Alessandro the scoop on writing the critically acclaimed The Martian as well as plans for Daredevil Season 2.
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Robert Schenkkan: "All The Way" from Stage to HBO
Acclaimed writer Robert Schenkkan talks to Final Draft about Lyndon Johnson, Bryan Cranston and adapting his Tony Award winning, historical play for HBO.
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"Empire" Writer Eric Haywood on Music Videos and Finishing Your Writing
Eric Haywood, writer and producer on Fox's hit show, Empire, shares his background in music videos and the mindset it takes to get your story on the page.
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BenDavid Grabinski Sells “Bravado” to Paramount
With the sale of his spec script, Bravado, screenwriter BenDavid Grabinski has become an overnight success…after 10 years. Here’s his story.
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Bryan Sipe Discusses "Demolition" and His Own Creative Path Through Loss
Screenwriter Bryan Sipe opens up to us about the origins of Demolition and his own struggle through the creative process.
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Bob Nelson on "The Confirmation" and the Merits of the Dramedy Genre
We talked to Bob Nelson, screenwriter of Nebraska, about his latest film The Confirmation, his background in comedy and the origin story of Bill Nye the Science Guy.
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Julie Delpy Talks About Her New Film Lolo
Julie Delpy writes, directs and stars in her new film Lolo. Here she talks with us about the bonds of parenthood, French humor and what inspired her love of writing.
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Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, from USC to 'Big Eyes'
Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski walk us through their first meeting as students at USC, to their latest project, 'Big Eyes'.
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What’s new in Final Draft 13?
WRITING GOALS &
PRODUCTIVITY STATS
Set goals and get valuable insights to take your work to the next level
TYPEWRITER
A new typewriter-like view option improves your focus
EMOJI
Craft more realistic onscreen text exchanges and make your notes more emotive
And so much more, thoughtfully designed to help unleash your creativity.
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