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If you have this movie watching habit, you are completely ruining your experience of the film.

I'm not judging. I'm guilty of this myself. But it has to stop because when you do it you are robbing yourself of a key part of the onscreen story.

18 hrs ago •

I just graduated college and want to be a screenwriter. What should I do?

I recently received this question on LinkedIn, where I give advice to screenwriters from a literary manager's perspective. Here is the long version of…

Jan 4 •

How to give script feedback that is actually helpful

Many agents, managers, executives, and writers (no matter how much experience they have!) give terrible, unhelpful notes. Here's how to not be one of…

Dec 20, 2024 •

How to find the right Theme for your screenplay

Every movie or TV show has a Central Thematic Question (or Statement). Here's how to find yours and how to make sure it aligns with your goals as a…

Dec 13, 2024 •

The 3 Steps to Screenwriting Fluency

Screenwriting is a learnable skill. But only if you don't skip any of the steps. Read on for a deep dive of each habit you need to incorporate to master…

Nov 15, 2024 •

The 5 paths to Hollywood success.

The Entertainment Industry is cutthroat and chaotic. But there are clearly outlined paths to success. Some are easier than others. None are guaranteed…

Nov 1, 2024 •

How to make your concept stand out.

As a literary manager, I read dozens of screenplays each month. One of the biggest notes I have is that the script just doesn't feel different or unique…

Oct 4, 2024 •

How much free work should you do for a producer?

At the beginning of your career, you're inevitably going to have to write for free to prove that you can work at a professional level. But how much is…

Sep 20, 2024 •

Should you care about development mandates?

Selling a screenplay is already impossible. So how important is it to know what executives are looking for? Will it help you or hurt you to take…

Sep 6, 2024 •

Feature screenplay fellowship application timeline [Updated 11-4-24]

Don't wait until the last minute to get your feature sample into shape! Bookmark this post and put these dates into your calendar.

Aug 9, 2024 •

Your TV studio fellowship application timeline [Updated 11-4-24]

Wrangling fellowship application requirements and deadlines from all around the internet can be a hassle, so I'm creating a headquarters for you to…

Aug 2, 2024 •

How to get into the right rooms to pitch your TV Show

You have a great idea for an original TV series... Now what?

Jul 18, 2024 •

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