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How to Get Back in the Saddle After the WGA Strike

October 6, 2023

Maybe you’ve been out on the picket lines towing the line or at home refreshing your inbox a hundred times a day to see if a deal had been made, either way it’s probably been a while since you've been writing in a regular stride since the WGA Writer’...

When Writing Isn't Fun Anymore...

October 3, 2023

The inspiration for a new story is always exciting and motivating until, of course, it’s not. As poet Dorothy Parker once famously said, “I don’t like to write, but I love having written.” The eagerness we brought to the computer screen in the beginn...

10 Struggles Only Screenwriters Understand

September 29, 2023

We’ve all been there. You’re hyped to start writing, under the naively confident impression that your creative juices are flowing and you’re about to type up masterful scene after masterful scene. Step One: Open your latest project in Final Draft. St...

7 Accounts To Follow On TikTok For Screenwriters

September 15, 2023

Need some bite-size storytelling inspiration? These TikTok accounts are great for aspiring, working, and professional screenwriters who want to continue to grow, get insight into the nitty gritty details of the craft and business, and get motivation ...

Write Like It’s the Last Thing You’ll Ever Write!

September 8, 2023

Writing like it’s the last thing you’ll ever write might sound overdramatic to some people, but writing is all about having the right mindset.

What’s the Best Music to Write To?

September 1, 2023

Many writers, myself included, write to music for several reasons.

What Does the Life of a Screenwriter Look Like?

August 29, 2023

Have you ever wondered: what does the life of a professional screenwriter look like?

It Might Not Be You: 5 Things That Might Be Affecting Your Writing

August 25, 2023

Everyone experiences highs and lows with their writing. One day you’re the greatest writer in the world, and the next, you’re the worst writer of all time. It’s easy to blame ourselves when the writing just isn’t coming together on the page the way w...

What To Do When You’re Lost in Your Script

August 11, 2023

Nowadays, if you’re out and about and you happen to get lost, it’s pretty easy to find your way. Everyone is just a few clicks away from opening a map and finding directions on their phone.