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What Script Readers Look For – October 21st

What Script Readers Look For – October 21st

What Script Readers Look For – Mini-Masterclass and Q&A

Join us for a new WriteMovies Screenwriters Forum session on October 21st, designed to help you learn What Script Readers Look For.

Learn what a script reader looks for in a contest entry and what mistakes to avoid! This Mini-Masterclass can help you gain the competitive edge you need to outshine your rivals!

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What script readers look forDuring this session, you will learn:

  • What a script reader looks for in an entry.
  • What hooks a reader.
  • What mistakes to avoid.
  • And much more!

This will be followed by the opportunity to have your questions answered by a WriteMovies Script Analyst.

So if you’re looking to succeed, don’t miss out on this insightful session!

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Earlybird deadline is approaching on September 29th for the WriteMovies 2024 Screenwriting Contest!

WriteMovies 2024 Screenwriting ContestThe Earlybird Deadline for our 2024 Screenwriting Contest is rapidly approaching on September 29th! 

Enter now for the opportunity to have your script developed and pitched to the international entertainment industry!

There are also more ways to win with our Genre Awards and Script Pitch Contest!

Prizes for all contest and award winners:
All award winners will receive script mentoring worth $3200 and pitching to industry by TalentScout International Management!

All entries to the contests will also get a free one-page analysis of their crucial opening ten pages, meaning you’ll get professional feedback from our expert script analysts on their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. To make the most of the feedback, you can re-submit your next draft for FREE until the contest closes!

Entry before our Earlybird Deadline is just $45, so if you want to get your work out there, click here!

What Script Readers Look For – October 21st

How To Succeed In Screenwriting Contests – September 16th

How to Succeed in Screenwriting Contests – September 16th

Join us for a new WriteMovies Screenwriters Forum session on September 16th, designed to help you learn How to Succeed in Screenwriting Contests.

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How to Succeed in Screenwriting Contests

This event, expertly hosted by WriteMovies Director Ian Kennedy, promises to provide valuable insights and strategies to make your script stand out from the crowd.

WriteMovies Director since 2016, Ian has utilized his knowledge and what he’s learned from our founder Dr. Alex Ross to discern scripts and projects with the potential to gain a great result in the industry. Drawing on our years of pitching and dealmaking experience and our ongoing dialogue with the industry, Ian’s expertise can help you succeed.

Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your screenwriting skills and gain the competitive edge needed to outshine your rivals in our upcoming contests…

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Depth In Writing – Why does it matter?

Depth In Writing – Why does it matter?

Audiences won’t want to follow your core idea and plot unless there is depth in your writing.

“Writing needs to be as rich and deep as life feels to people.” We recently discussed this topic in our Script Development and Outlining Course. Here is an insights article from writer and WriteMovies Academy subscriber Claire Heathcote where she discusses her thoughts on depth in writing after watching the Netflix comedy-thriller “Dead to Me” – see if you agree!

For the opportunity to have your work published, subscribe to a WriteMovies Academy course today! 

Writing needs to be as rich and deep as life feels to people. Discuss.
by Claire Heathcote, WriteMovies Academy Subscriber

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Script Pitching and Promoting Course – Thursday June 27th

Script Redrafting and Proofing Course – Thursday May 30th

Have you finished writing the first draft of your script but are unsure what to do next? Our Script Redrafting and Proofing Course is here for you!

UPDATE – This course is now available on VOD, for more information please click here

 

Join us on Thursday May 30th for our Script Redrafting and Proofing Course.

In this online workshop from WriteMovies Academy, you’ll learn about the real work of screenwriting and how to nail it!

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Event Details:Script Redrafting and Proofing Course

  • Date: May 30th 2024
  • Time: 11am PDT, 2pm EDT, 7pm BST
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: $30 per session or $150 for the full course

During this interactive session, our experienced screenwriting expert, WriteMovies Director Ian Kennedy, will guide you through: Reviewing and improving your first draft, Questions to ask yourself, How to nail the important first 10 pages, and How to proofread your script.

This course covers 6 lessons:

Lesson 1: The good, the bad and the ugly of first drafts!
Lesson 2: Making an even better iteration of your srcipt
Lesson 3: Ten essential Questions
Lesson 4: What every scene should do
Lesson 5: Nailing the first 10 pages
Lesson 6: Proofing
Script Pitching and Promoting Course – Thursday June 27th

Scriptwriting First Drafts Course – Thursday April 25th

Have you got an idea for a script but are struggling to begin or finish that first draft? Our Scriptwriting First Drafts Course is here for you!

UPDATE – This course is now available on VOD, for more information please click here

 

Join us on Thursday April 25th for our Scriptwriting First Drafts Course.

In this online workshop from WriteMovies Academy, you’ll learn about perhaps the most exciting part of screenwriting – going from “zero draft” to the first draft, and how to avoid Writer’s Block as you do it!

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Event Details:Scriptwriting First Drafts Thursday April 25th First Drafts Perhaps the most exciting part of screenwriting and how to avoid Writers' Block as you complete it! A WriteMovies Academy Phase 3 course by Ian Kennedy

  • Date: April 25th 2024
  • Time: 11am PDT, 2pm EDT, 7pm BST
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: $30 per session or $150 for the full course

During this interactive session, our experienced screenwriting expert, WriteMovies Director Ian Kennedy, will guide you through the Writing Process, Writing Lifestyles, and give Tips on how to make time to write.

This course covers 6 lessons:

Lesson 1: Knowing when you’re ready to start writing
Lesson 2: What is your writing process?
Lesson 3: What should a screenplay look like?
Lesson 4: Pet hates from a script reader!
Lesson 5: Screenwriting Style
Lesson 6: Breaking the rules and Screenwriting now
Script Pitching and Promoting Course – Thursday June 27th

Mastering Professional Screenwriting and Pitching Course – Phase 2: Development & Outlining

Kick-start your next screenwriting journey with Part 2 of a 6-phase online course from WriteMovies Academy.

UPDATE – This course is now available on VOD, for more information please click here

 

Join us for the next phase in this online course from WriteMovies Academy where you’ll learn to master professional screenwriting and pitching! In this online workshop, you’ll learn how to fill the gaps and spot the missing pieces that stand between your idea and a fully-rounded outline that’s ready to write. If you’re looking to master your screenwriting ability, this event is perfect for you. Click here to purchase tickets.

Phase 2 – Development & Outlining Event Details:

  • Date: March 28th 2024
  • Time: 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 7pm GMT
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: $30 per session or $150 for the full course.

Phase 1: Concept & Theme is also now available on demand.

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