WriteMovies Spring 2025 Screenwriting Contest Is Now open!
The WriteMovies Spring 2025 Screenwriting Contest Is Now open!
Today we’re launching the WriteMovies Spring 2025 Screenwriting Contest!
Making a Movie Monster – WriteMovies Horror Award 2024
Happy Halloween from us at WriteMovies! As our Horror Award 2024 deadline draws near, we’re marking this spooky season by discussing Making a Movie Monster!
Making a movie monster is important for the horror genre – it thrives on memorable villains that haunt audiences long after the credits finish rolling. From physical creatures stalking your characters from the shadows to metaphorical monsters that represent our deepest fears, if you’ve got a terrifying idea for a monster, then bring it to life with the WriteMovies Horror Award 2024!
Make Your Romantic Comedy Stand Out!
Our Romance and Comedy Award 2024 is not just about telling love stories or making people laugh – it’s about creating something truly original. So how do you make your romantic comedy stand out?
Romance and comedy are amongst the most widely loved genres in film. You can read our article on why that is here! To make your romantic comedy stand out amongst the sea of compatible scripts, you must break free from the predictable formulas to develop a fresh, unique narrative that leaves a lasting impression on audiences as well as industry professionals. Here are a couple of the ways you can achieve this…
The Important Elements of a Screenplay Pitch
2024 marks the first year we are running our Script Pitch Contest, so let’s take a look at the important elements of a screenplay pitch!
Before examining the important elements of a screenplay pitch, it’s important to understand why pitching matters. Pitching is the art of convincing other people that they’ll love your script and should back it with their own money, resources, and credibility.
The Benefits of Sci-Fi and Fantasy
The Benefits of Sci-Fi and Fantasy – WriteMovies Sci-Fi and Fantasy Award 2024
What are the benefits of Sci-Fi and Fantasy films? And why is the WriteMovies Sci-Fi and Fantasy Award 2024 the perfect opportunity for screenwriters to demonstrate their limitless imagination?
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!
During 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!
Earlybird deadline is approaching on September 29th for the WriteMovies 2024 Screenwriting Contest!
The 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!
Why Horror Movies Are Popular – WriteMovies Horror Award 2024
Why Horror Movies Are Popular – WriteMovies Horror Award 2024
With the Earlybird Deadline approaching on September 29th for the WriteMovies Horror Award 2024, we take a look at why horror movies are popular among both audiences and screenwriters.