John August, writer of Big Fish and Go among others, gives a 10-step procedure for how to write a scene.
Screenwriting Resources
Indie Filmmaking: 35 Tips From Experts – Deadline.com
This is an almost stream-of-consciousness list of tips and observations from indie film experts at the “Produced By” Conference, as compiled by Deadline | Hollywood. Indie Filmmaking: 35 Tips From Experts – Deadline.com.
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What to Say To Get an Agent
This article by Hal Croasmun at ScriptforSale.com highlights some good things not to say, and then explains 7 things you should say, when talking to an agent who is considering taking you on. What to Say To Get an Agent – ScriptforSale.com
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Connect with Film and TV industry folks at Mandy.com
Mandy’s Film and TV Production Directory – television – video – broadcast. Cool site where you can connect with film distributors, among many other things. Hat tip to Angelo Bell for telling me about it.
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Todd's Film Blog: 10 Tips For Independent Filmmakers Seeking Distribution
Todd’s Film Blog: 10 Tips For Independent Filmmakers Seeking Distribution by Todd Bartoo (http://twitter.com/Todfilm)
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JoBlo's Movie Scripts: Your Guide to Free Movie Screenplays on the Internet
JoBlo’s Movie Scripts: Your Guide to Free Movie Screenplays on the Internet
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The Movie Cliches List
The Movie Cliches List I wish it was a list. It’s a bunch of pages you have to browse through by subject.
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SimplyScripts – Glossary of Screenwriting Terms
SimplyScripts – Glossary of Screenwriting Terms
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The Thirty-six Dramatic Situations
Thanks to Wordplay (and, of course, Georges Polti) for this. The Thirty-six Dramatic Situations by Georges Polti
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Evaluating Your Own Work
A good list of steps to take when trying to self-critique and revise. Evaluating Your Own Work By Derek Rydall
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25 WAYS TO KICK START YOUR SCREENWRITING CAREER
This column on WordPlay has some great ideas: 25 WAYS TO KICK START YOUR CAREER
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