How high is your Screenwriting IQ? Take this quiz and find out how much you know about the business of screenwriting. True or False 1. Projects that go into turnaround are often purchased by other studios and have a better chance of being produced. That’s false. Turnaround projects have heavy costs that have accrued and [...]
How high is your Screenwriting IQ? Take this quiz and find out how much you know about the business of screenwriting. True or False 1. A query letter is typically two to three pages long. That’s false. A query letter should never be longer than one page. 2. There is more money available to invest [...]
How high is your Screenwriting IQ? Take this quiz and find out how much you know about the business of screenwriting. True or False 1. You should try to get your material to directors or actors who may take an interest in getting your movie made. True. Get your material to anyone who might be [...]
There are several common myths that I’ve encountered that hold back the careers of new screenwriters. First Myth: The notion that there’s big money to be made from screenwriting. New writers hear about spec script sales in the six to seven figure range. The truth is these days, it’s more difficult to sell because of [...]
How high is your Screenwriting IQ? Take this quiz and find out how much you know about the business of screenwriting. True or False 1. Entertainment attorneys work only on an hourly basis. False. You can negotiate with them to take 5% to 10% of the deal. 2. Writers who sue a studio or production company [...]
How high is your Screenwriting IQ? Take this quiz and find out how much you know about the business of screenwriting. True or False 1. The average selling price of a spec screenplay is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. That’s false. The average sale price is usually in the low six figures. 2. Formatting a screenplay [...]
High Concept is a Hollywood term that’s been misunderstood and used incorrectly more than any other. Ask writers how they would define it, and most will say it’s any project that can be pitched in one sentence. “A boy searching for his lost dog” is one sentence, but it’s not even close to being High [...]
Of all the genres, drama has the most emotional impact on screen. Think about it. Virtually every memorable film is a drama. Examine the American Film Institute’s “100 Best Movies of All Time” and at least 90 percent of them are in the drama category. So why are dramas so difficult to pitch? It’s because [...]
How high is your Screenwriting IQ? Take this quiz and find out how much you know about the business of screenwriting. True or False 1. Literary agents are eager to add new writers to their client list. That’s False. Agents are busy enough handling their present clients and don’t take on new clients very often. [...]
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The leader of Write On!, Debra has been a professional writer for more than 15 years. She has expertise in feature articles, corporate communications, and public speaking. Write On! is a virtual writers support group, which helps writers of all abilities, mediums, and specialties take their projects to the next level.
