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Outlining is a critical part of the screenwriting process. In this short tutorial, I go through some of the basics of outlining: youtu.be/r_stuNzTtFs?si… #screenwriting #movies #writing

FREE 2-day Webinar: Day 1 How Much Can You REALLY Make as a Screenwriter? Day 2 How to use A.I. to Supercharge your Screenwriting I’ve been a professional screenwriter for decades and in this free webinar, I’m telling you How much can you actually make and how to do it? If…

If there is one movie with a screenplay you wish you wrote as a screenwriter, what would it be? I will start: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS (1992)

🎥 90% of a successful pitch is preparation: 🧠 Know your script’s genre and audience. 🎙️ Deliver a tight 2-sentence hook. 📧 Tailor your pitch to the right buyer. #screenwriting #filmmaking

Want to speed up your career? Build your network early. 👥 Producers 🎥 Directors 🎭 Actors 💼 Investors These people hold the keys to the next step. Stop isolating yourself. Put yourself out there. 🗝️ #screenwriting #writing #filmmaking

Lesson from 20+ years in the industry: The moment you sell one script, momentum kicks in. 🛠️ 🎯 Script 1 sells → Script 2 is easier 🎯 By Script 5, the deals find you. But getting there? That’s the hard part. Build your network. Master your craft. #screenwriting #writing…

Biggest mistake new screenwriters make? Writing for the money. 💰 If you chase trends, your script will be dead on arrival. By the time you finish, the market has moved on. Focus on quality and marketability. The money will come later. 💡 #screenwriting #writing…

Amateur writers dive into scripts without a plan. Pros? They outline. 💡 When I started, I spent 0% of my time outlining and 100% writing. Now? 70% outlining, 30% writing. Why? Outlining eliminates chaos. Your roadmap keeps you focused. 🗺️ #screenwriting #writing…

What is the true role of a screenwriter? 🖋 It’s not just writing—it’s architecture. A screenplay is a manual for creating a film. Without it: 🎥 No actors have lines 🎬 No crew knows what to shoot 🎞️ No festival has anything to screen. It all begins with your idea.…

🎥 5 key takeaways from my experience selling 20 scripts: 1️⃣ Quality scripts are in short supply. 2️⃣ Genre matters—horror and action sell. 3️⃣ Buyers are part of your audience. 4️⃣ Momentum builds with every sale. 5️⃣ Focus on the long game, not the quick win. #screenwriting…

✍️ 5 timeless tips for selling your script: 1️⃣ Write in-demand genres. 2️⃣ Pitch in 2 sentences max. 3️⃣ Define your audience and buyer. 4️⃣ Focus on emotions, not just plot. 5️⃣ Never stop improving your craft. #screenwriting #writing #filmmaking

🚀 The fastest shortcut to selling your script: Write for genres like horror or action. 🌎 These stories sell because they connect globally. Start here, then expand. #screenwriting #writing #filmmaking

🎬 Selling your first script is tough—I won’t lie. But it gets easier: ⚡ Sell one, and buyers remember you. 🎯 Build a reputation, and they’ll come to you. Momentum changes everything. #screenwriting #writing #filmmaking

🚨 The biggest pitching mistakes I made early on: 1️⃣ Sending long, rambling emails. 2️⃣ Over-explaining the plot. 3️⃣ Forgetting to sell the emotion. Fixing these changed everything. #screenwriting #writing #filmmaking

The story in Gladiator II was more interesting than Gladiator. Obviously, without Russell Crowe, it was always going to be an uphill battle. Regardless, Gladiator II was much better than I expected it to be and Denzel Washington held it together. Worth seeing for sure if you…

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🔥 The biggest mistakes screenwriters make: 1️⃣ Thinking about money first. 2️⃣ Writing without considering the audience #screenwriting #writing #filmmaking

🎥 You can sell your script if you: ⚡ Write quality work. 🎯 Target the right buyers. 📧 Pitch strategically. 🔄 Keep refining. #screenwriting #writing #filmmaking

🏆 Anyone can sell their screenplay if they: ✍️ Write marketable genres (horror, action, romance). 🎯 Define their audience. 🎙️ Pitch with precision. Congrats. You’re ready to sell. #screenwriting #writing #filmmaking

💡 Another key to screenwriting success: 🎬 The best scripts don’t follow trends. They start them. #screenwriting #writing #filmmaking