Screenwritersdaily celebrates its 10 year anniversary!
It was ten years ago on February 22, 2003, when Screenwritersdaily.com first launched…a struggling little web page in a sea of millions of web sites, as we slowly carved a place of our own....
View ArticleThe secret to selling books
Indie authors may already know this, but the secret to selling books is to establish a strong internet presence. The question is how to go about doing so. Do you get a twitter page? Try getting more...
View ArticleChina – Beijing holds first ever Hollywood Screenwriting Contest
Government officials in Beijing are looking for American Screenwriters to help tell their stories. Winners will receive cash prizes totaling $100,000 USD prize, and a trip to Beijing. Submissions are...
View ArticleTeenager lands three book publishing contract
This is a nice accomplishment – a 17 year-old girl has won a three book publishing contract with a major publisher after her online teen romance, The Kissing Booth, gets 40 million hits on an...
View ArticleScreenwritersdaily.com Double Issue – This week in books!
From our sister site at Authors to Read: Below are a list of new and exciting books,eBooks, e-stories, articles and essays on http://writetobreathe.com for following the announcement below!...
View ArticleAmerica, land of the depraved – Is the art of suspense dead?
By Author E. Hughes (Click here for author page) I was watching Psycho on television the other day. For those of you who happen to be a couple of generations behind, Psycho is an Alfred Hitchcock...
View ArticleWorld Premiere of SINS at the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM)
World Premiere of SINS at the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) Program # 12 Sunday, October, 20, 2013 7:40 – 9PM Closing Night Shorts “Sins” Director: Ev Wolff SEE U THERE!!! #IFFMNYC2013...
View ArticleWhy bad reviews are good
There was recently an article published by the New York Times online, in the book review section, by writers Francine Prose and Zoë Heller. In the article, Do We Really Need Negative Book Reviews,...
View ArticleHow to format a screenplay
Screenwriters write what is called a spec script. The first step to writing a screenplay is understanding how to format a script. According to the Academy of Nicolls Fellowship (Oscars.org –...
View ArticleStoking the flames of war
“Naturally the common people don’t want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy,...
View ArticleA Star Wars Episode VII review : How the Force Awakened Black Nerds
– E. Hughes When the first Star Wars the Force Awakened trailer arrived, it broke the internet. Movie fans were abuzz about the movie’s newest star, John Boyega and his role as a storm trooper. The...
View ArticleStar Wars Episode VII the Force Awakens Review with Spoilers
DO NOT READ IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO SEE SPOILERS OR PLOT POINTS E. Hughes If you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ve been waiting for this movie your entire life. Star Wars the Force Awakens is a sweeping homage...
View ArticleA conversation with producer Laurie Scheer: What you need to know about...
In Hollywood, opportunities are hard to come by if you’re an outsider with few connections, made even more difficult if you live outside of L.A and don’t know your way around the industry…much less...
View ArticleNew Book Authors
Are you ready to publish your first novel or book? New Book Author’s services are designed to assist talented authors and writers who are interested in publishing a book, but lack the technical skills...
View ArticleThe symbolism of Marvel’s Black Panther
I finally watched Black Panther , the latest addition to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. I enjoyed the movie immensely but ultimately, walked away with mixed feelings. Black Panther is an Afrocentric...
View ArticleElements of Character Development
It has been said that story is character–the plot is determined by the decisions your protagonist makes and how the character reacts to situations he/she must deal with. Like in the...
View ArticleHow to format a screenplay
Screenwriters write what is called a spec script. The first step to writing a screenplay is understanding how to format a script. According to the Academy of Nicolls Fellowship (Oscars.org –...
View ArticleFriends in high places…
Breaking into Hollywood isn’t hard to do, it’s practically impossible. We write our stories with the best intentions, embarking on journey that may well take years to accomplish. Writers carry out this...
View ArticleNew Releases – Books you want to read
Recommended books by Screenwritersdaily.com ! Whistleblower: Having Ethics Regardless of the Outcome Author: Edward R. Lane(Georgia) Publisher: Dr Rock Press ISBN: 978-0-692-14588-3 Card Catalogue...
View ArticleChina – Beijing holds first ever Hollywood Screenwriting Contest
Government officials in Beijing are looking for American Screenwriters to help tell their stories. Winners will receive cash prizes totaling $100,000 USD prize, and a trip to Beijing. Submissions are...
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