by Tom | Sep 7, 2024 | 2024 Screenwriting Contest, Contests, Screenwriting Contests, Updates, WriteMovies News
Today we’re announcing that the WriteMovies 2024 Screenwriting Contest is now open!
Click here to enter
Prizes for the top three scripts!The top three entries and all prize 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!
We’re looking for the best scripts out there in any genre. WriteMovies has been working in the industry for over 20 years, and we’ll be taking all our winners’ scripts out to top producers and execs. So if you want to get your work out there, enter now!
Click here to enter
More opportunities to win with our Genre Awards…
Next week we are also bringing back our Horror Award, our Romance and Comedy Award and our Sci-Fi and Fantasy Award.
Also new for 2024 is our Best Pitch Contest a chance to be a prize winner based on the strength of your pitch!
All winners gain the same prizes as the 3 overall winners of the full contest and are automatically entered into the overall contest. More information will be announced very soon!
To be extra prepared for entering, make sure to join us on September 16th for our upcoming session on How to Succeed in Screenwriting Contests.
by Tom | May 17, 2024 | Updates, WriteMovies Academy, Writing Insights
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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by John | Dec 15, 2023 | 2023 Screenwriting Contest, Contests, News, WMC, WriteMovies News
Today marks another significant milestone for us. Following a rigorous judging process, we have successfully narrowed down the submissions for the WriteMovies 2023 Writing Contest to the semi-finalists!
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by John | Dec 8, 2023 | 2023 Screenwriting Contest, Contests, WMC, WriteMovies News
As we approach the festive season, we’re thrilled to unveil a celebration of our own: it’s time to declare the Quarter-Finalists for the WriteMovies 2023 Writing Contest!
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by John | Jan 13, 2023 | Alex Ross, Elite Consulting, Our Books
Essential reading for screenwriters this year! The history of the modern Hollywood blockbuster, with dozens of awesome interviews!
We’re proud to announce that this year Dr. Alex Ross will be publishing his new book BLOCKBUSTED – a history of modern Hollywood blockbuster films, packed with amazing industry interviews and insights. Film fans are going to love this!
The book is due to be published in May or June. Alex says: “every fan of The Godfather, Jaws, Star Wars, ET, Back to the Future and Blade Runner will want to find out more, as the book will provide never before shared insights.”
We’ve got lots of insights, endorsements and extracts from the book to share with you over the coming months… let the countdown begin!
Click here to see what Alex can do for you!
by John | Jun 6, 2022 | WMC
There’s one week left to submit your script to the WriteMovies 2022 Writing Contest! Enter now for just $59 and give yourself a shot at winning our Grand Prize of $3500!
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by John | May 30, 2022 | Sci-Fi and Fantasy Award
Missed the deadline for the WriteMovies Sci-Fi and Fantasy Award? No need for a time-machine to go back and correct things – we’ve extended the contest for another week, giving you until June 5th to enter!
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