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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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

Mistakes Screenwriters Make When Receiving Notes

Having an opinion on a screenplay is easy. Hearing other people's opinions on YOUR screenplay? That's much harder.

Jul 12 •

Why you shouldn't hire me as your Script Consultant

I offer a paid hour-long notes session for writers interested in receiving notes, feedback, and strategy advice from a (former) literary manager. But I…

Jul 4 •

Required Reading for Screenwriters (Articles, Books, Podcasts, and Classes)

I run a community that helps writers finish their feature script in 12 weeks. Here are the books and articles that I consistently recommend to anyone…

Jun 20 •

I live in the Los Angeles curfew zone.

Screenwriting is inherently political. You can only tune out the real world violence for so long. Eventually, it will come for your neighbors, your…

Jun 13 •

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