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The Perils of Scene Description – And How to Improve Yours
by Tim Schildberger, Head Judge of Write/LA Here’s a simple truth: to become a paid screenwriter, you’re going to be read by people who...
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Jun 23, 20194 min read


Writing Prompts! The Mist Edition
The Write/LA regular deadline is almost upon us! Get those feature screenplays and pilots in by midnight on June 25 before the entry fee...
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Jun 21, 20191 min read


Writing Prompts! The Tennis Ball Edition
Don’t forget! The Write/LA regular deadline is coming up on June 25! If your script isn’t quite ready yet but you don’t want to miss this...
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Jun 14, 20191 min read


Writing Prompts! The Birthday Cake Edition
Congratulations again to everyone who got their scripts in before the Write/LA early deadline! Putting your work out into the world is a...
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Jun 7, 20191 min read


Writing Prompts! The Abstract Edition
We’ve got another (slightly abbreviated) week of writing prompts for you. And, of course, another reminder that the Write/LA early...
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May 31, 20191 min read


Writing Prompts! The Strawberry Edition
The Write/LA early deadline is fast approaching on June 5! Get your entries in at FilmFreeway. Oh, and here are some writing prompts!...
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May 24, 20191 min read


The 2019 Write/LA Screenwriting Competition is Open for Entries!
We are thrilled to announce that the second season of Write/LA is open for entries. The early deadline is on 6/5, the regular deadline is...
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May 15, 20193 min read


Writing Prompts! Blade Runner Edition
The new season of Write/LA opens for entries in just five days! AHH! We can’t wait. However, we unfortunately have no control over time,...
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May 10, 20191 min read


Writing Prompts – Round 22
The Write/LA FINAL DEADLINE is less than a week away! As you make your plans for Labor Day, remember to finalize that pilot or screenplay...
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Aug 27, 20181 min read


Writing Prompts – Round 21
We’ve crossed a huge, amazing, wonderful milestone — 100 daily writing prompts! (We’re pretty proud of ourselves.) We hope you’ve enjoyed...
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Aug 20, 20181 min read


What Hollywood Means by a Writer’s “Voice”
This article was originally published in Script Magazine. It is reprinted here with permission. by Angela Bourassa You’ll hear it time...
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Aug 17, 20185 min read


3 Questions to Ask Before Entering a Screenwriting Competition
This article was originally published on LA Screenwriter. It is reprinted here with permission. by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) I...
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Aug 8, 20185 min read


How to Take Feedback Like a Professional Writer
This article originally appeared on Script Magazine. It is reprinted here with permission. by Tim Schildberger Everyone hates getting...
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Aug 2, 20184 min read


Writing Prompts – Round 18
The extended deadline is fast approaching on 8/8. Keep polishing those screenplays and pilots! And when you’re ready to find a new idea...
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Jul 30, 20181 min read


Writing Prompts – Round 13
I (Angela) went on vacation last week, hence the break in writing prompts. But now I’m back and eager to help you all keep refining your...
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Jun 28, 20181 min read


Writing Prompts – Round 8
Hello, everyone! We’re sure you’re all hard at work on your scripts, getting them ready for the next Write/LA deadline on June 15. As you...
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May 14, 20181 min read


6 Cross-Genre Story Lessons from A QUIET PLACE
This article originally appeared on Medium. It is reprinted here with permission. by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) Fair warning:...
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Apr 12, 20186 min read


The Producer’s Perspective on Your Screenplay
This interview originally appeared on LA Screenwriter. by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) Danny Manus is one of the most in-demand...
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Apr 6, 20186 min read
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