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Scriptwriting Basics June 2004
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Item No. #WG0604
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ACT 1: GETTING THE BASICS
Is Hollywood calling?
By Barbara Nicolosi, Francine Russell and Zena Dell Schroeder
Before you pack your bags for L.A. make sure you've got what it really takes to make your career in scriptwriting.
In The Beginning
By Tony Soltis
Will your script's first 10 pages hook a studio executive? Get your opening right with these 4 guidelines.
Roll 'Em
By Jason Eng
Does your script speak louder than words? Here's how to master the magic of showing your story with action instead of dialogue.
10 Formatting Tips for your Screenplay
bBy y Jack and Glenda Neff and Don Prues
No matter how inspired your script, it'll never be taken seriously if your formatting proclaims, "Amateur." From FADE IN to END MONTAGE, these pros show you the way.
ACT 2: LEARNING THE CRAFT
Maxamize your Screenplay's Star Power
By William McCranor Henderson
Learn how to create characters that A-list actors will fight to portray and how to keep them committed to your project for the long haul.
Getting the Joke
By Aury Wallington
Comedies use time-tested techniques for making audiences laugh. Be sure that your script makes good use of this standard humor.
How to Create 3-Dimensional Characters
By Kerry Cox and Jurgen Wolff
The success of your script rides on the strength and depth of your characters. Use these tips to create heroes that jump off the page.
4 Steps to Selling a TV Series Script
By J. Michael Straczynski
Learn why you should never send an unsolicited script to a producer, along with other rules for selling your spec script.
Talk the Talk in Tinseltown
By John Morgan Wilson
They don't teach this modern language in school, but you'll never survive in Hollywood without it. Test your knowledge of show-biz lingo.
Acting Out
By Aury Wallington
Hold your TV audience through commercial breaks by writing strategically placed
cliffhangers. Here's how the pros do it.
Don't Touch that Dial!
By Christina Hamlett
Need an idea for your one-act play? Flip on the TV. Commercials are a great way to learn effective storytelling techniques.
ACT 3: BECOMING A PLAYER
The Scriptwriter's Market Guide
By Maria Witte
Here are 24 agents, markets and contests that you'll need to get your feet off the ground.
Interview: Paying His Dues
By Christine Mersch
Find out how Dan Fogelman used his life experiences to create the WB's "Like Family."
Interview: Writing "REBA"
By Christine Mersch
"Reba" creator Allison Gibson gives beginning scriptwriters some advice.
Interview: Career Move
By Chad Gervich
Molly Newman parlayed her playwriting talents into an Emmy Award-winning TV career.
Oscar, the Backstory
By Crystal Conde
Do you know your Oscars? Find out where "Oscar" came from and who's won the most awards. Then test your knowledge in our quiz.
The Sscriptwriter's Resource Guide
Compiled by Amanda Athon
All you need to know about the best scriptwriting organizations, entertainment industry news and script-related Web sites.
Festival Spotlight
By Brian Klems
Looking for a place to show your film? Check out this list of film festivals held around the world.
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