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THE NEW SCREENWRITER WANTS YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL!

Click on any of our knowledge-based videos below for tips that can aid you in your journey as a screenwriter. 

FREE CRAFT & INDUSTRY TIPS FROM
THE NEW SCREENWRITER

'FILM COURAGE' INTERVIEWS

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THE CRAFT

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‘Let’s talk character vs plot.'

What comes first, character or plot? 
What if my idea came BEFORE my character?
Where do I begin with creating a character?
Do I need biographies for ALL of my characters?
How are believable characters created? 
Can you have two main characters?

‘Is outlining important? Why?'

What comes first, the character development or the outline?
Should I outline at all before writing the script? What is the point?
How much time should I spend on the outline before writing the script?
What's the difference between an outline & treatment? Do I need both? 
What is a big beat outline? How is if different for an extended outline?
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THE INDUSTRY

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How can I find out what I should be writing?

How will I know what to write?
What if I want to write in more than one genre?
Are there rules for each different movie genre? 
Do some genres sell better than others? Why?
Is there a difference between writing and pitching for film vs. TV?

Do I Write for Streaming, Cable, or Cinema?

What are the differences in writing for streaming/cable and theatrical? 
Should I be writing toward a streaming or theatrical budget?
Lets talk writing for the Movies of the Week (MOWs) market.
What the some differences between Union and Non-Union Writing?
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