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The Sovereign Writer Playbook (How to Become a Screenwriter Without Ruining Your Life)

Pursuing a traditional screenwriting path results in frustration, burnout, and misery. But for those who are willing to take radical ownership of their…

Oct 10 • 

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This Tool Will Give You a Writing Breakthrough (and you already have it in your house!)

After falling into a writing lull this summer, I got back into a regular habit and became more consistently productive than I have been in years.

Oct 3 • 

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September 2025

Free resources from Hollywood insiders who peel back the curtain for screenwriters.

It's time to stop complaining about how secretive Hollywood is. There are more resources than ever available to aspiring screenwriters. I have compiled…

Sep 26 • 

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How to find a literary manager that accepts unsolicited submissions.

I worked as a literary manager for eight years. When I was a rep, I accepted unsolicited submissions. Here's how many potential clients found me (and…

Sep 19 • 

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How to get an entry level job in Hollywood.

There are plenty of ways to launch a career as a screenwriter. Starting at the bottom as an assistant is one of the most common and most logical paths…

Sep 12 • 

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Which screenplay competitions are reputable?

There are dozens (if not hundreds) of screenplay competitions out there. Many of them claim to be capable of breaking their winners into Hollywood…

Sep 5 • 

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August 2025

How long should your pilot script be?

Last week, I talked about the ideal length of a feature screenplay. The rules are different and much more strict for the first episode of a TV series.

Aug 29 • 

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How long should your screenplay be? (feature edition)

When someone opens the PDF of your script, the page count is the very first thing they look at. Make sure yours gives a positive first impression, not a…

Aug 22 • 

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Why I'm betting against AI.

Is AI the future? I don't fucking give a shit.

Aug 15 • 

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The Non-Negotiable Quality of a Professional Screenwriter

If you want to get hired to write screenplays, you need to solve problems for executives. That involves building a masterful understanding of the craft.

Aug 1 • 

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July 2025

You need to work on your screenplay every single day.

If you want to become a professional screenwriter, it's time to start acting one. Cement your identity in your mind by building a Daily Writing Habit.

Jul 25 • 

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If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.

Today's article is for anyone who agrees with the statement, "I hate writing. I love having written."

Jul 19 • 

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