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Introduction!
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If youve ever asked yourself:!
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Youre in the right place.!
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Whether you are an aspiring screenwriter or an established pro looking to take your
career to the next level, your most valuable resource is your time.!
There are a dizzying array of websites, software packages, and more. Its easy to get
overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices and to waste time on the wrong things.!
Thats why I wrote 139 Essential Resources For Screenwriters. As a former film
executive with MGM who works with writers, directors, and producers, Ive had the
chance to test a wide variety of resources for screenwriters and other creative pros.!
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This list of tools and resources focuses on:!
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If you use a tool or resource that isnt on this list and you think it should be, drop me a
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PS. You dont need to do everything in this eBook. Just pick an area that interests
you, and add one resource to your creative process. Small changes can have big
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Disclaimer
The information contained in this e-book is for educational purposes only. I am doing
my best to provide you with the most accurate information and to link to the most
trustworthy sources. However, I am not liable for any losses you may incur. You use the
information I provide or the information I link to at your own risk.!
By reading this e-book, you agree that you alone are responsible for your business
decisions as they relate to the content of this e-book. I do not guarantee that using the
material in this e-book will make you successful.!
No part of this e-book may be reproduced, copied, sold in whole or part in any form,
without my prior written consent. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
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Stephanie was the Director of Creative Affairs for MGM where she heard over 3000
pitches and supervised the acquisition, development, and production of feature films.!
Stephanie has given presentations and led workshops for organizations including
William Morris Endeavor, Warner Brothers, Google, UCLA, USC, Asia Media Festival,
The Screenwriting Expo, Austin Film Festival, and The Great American PitchFest. She
is the moderator for the American Film Markets annual Pitch Conference.!
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Table Of Contents!
Grants!
News!
Software!
Scripts!
Competitions!
Pitchfests!
Books!
Forums!
Notes!
In A Nutshell!
Podcasts!
Videos!
Classes!
Bloggers!
Extras!
Conclusion!
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Grants!
Have you ever wanted someone to help you develop your material, potentially pay you
to learn, nurture your relationships with industry insiders, and essentially launch you
directly into a screenwriting career? These grants and programs are competitive but if
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Meets 2-3 times a week for 5 weeks in Los Angeles. You meet
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News!
Sometimes youre writing and you dont want to pay any attention to the news at all. But
sometimes you want to know whats going on especially if it pertains to a decisionmaker youre about to meet, a project youre currently working on, or a pitch youre
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Software!
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Screenwriting!
There have been some terrific recent innovations in the world of screenwriting software
to help you do more than just format your screenplay correctly. These are the top three
programs I recommend for professional and aspiring screenwriters.!
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!Fade In!
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!Renders text crisply, supports unicode (text in other languages) and dual dialogue, allows you to find/
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!screenwriter Craig Mazin (Hangover 2, Identity Thief).
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!A minimalist, distraction-free experience that utilizes plain text. Readable in any text editor, exports to
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!long document, and the lead developer is top screenwriter John August (Big Fish, Charlie And The
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!Fully-featured, cloud-based screenwriting, storyboarding, and production software with free and
!monthly subscription options. Works for individuals writing scripts and teams who need to collaborate
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!and wondering what software to buy, I recommend one of the other applications.
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Writing!
Prior to going to script, you may want to assemble large quantities of research, build
an outline of your project that includes many more scenes than you might need, and
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!For many writers this is the go-to program for outlining. The Outline View is simple, fast, searchable,
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!A complete word processor packed with features that offers a new approach to managing lots of
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!A free, minimalist, online app for creating an outline. Works across all platforms and is good for taking
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Audio/Video!
Many screenwriters have a writing process that uses audio and video to capture
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!An award-winning camera app for your iPhone. Real-time 4x zoom, multiple shooting modes and
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!Voice Recorder HD!
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!Unlimited recording time, background recording, easy to tag, share, export, and transfer voice
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!Lets you record whatever is happening on your screen. Helpful for recording a streaming video for
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Automation!
It can be hard to imagine how often you do something on the computer that could be
automated. For example, how often do you type your name, copy text into a text file to
strip the formatting, or resize a window to fit the full screen? Automation saves you
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!A text expander that lets you sort snippets (typing shortcuts) into groups, control the cursor and
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!This is a launching utility for applications and files that also provides clipboard history, text expansion,
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!Does just about anything. Text expansion, clipboard history, form autofill, application launch, file
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!Automation is typically about doing things, but this app automates not-doing by preventing you from
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Maintenance!
Carpenters, cooks, and other tradespeople understand the need to keep tools sharp
and clean. But how do you do that when your tools are virtual? You maintain your tools
by updating software, scanning for viruses, and repairing your drives.!
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!Simplifies updating and installing software that isnt available on the Mac App Store (e.g., Skype,
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!A more powerful disk utility than Mac OSs Disk Utility. Lets you repair permissions, rebuild directories,
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!Fast, thorough, real-time scanning and protection from viruses, spyware, and other malware.
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!Stores passwords, registration keys, and banking information in one place. Syncs across platforms
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Backups!
If youre going to invest your time, energy, and money into writing something important,
youve got to protect your work from classic user error like spilling a drink or
accidentally erasing something, as well as from fire, flood, theft, electrical storm, and
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!Creates a complete, bootable copy of your main drive. If your main drive fails, even if you have your
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!Widely recommended and for good reason. Cloud storage that offers 2 GB free and integration with
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!Slightly more powerful and more flexible cloud storage than Dropbox; has options to sync any folder
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!The complete cloud storage backup solution. The app can be slow to load, but the interface is very
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Scripts!
Every successful writer I know, at some point, has taken one screenplay and analyzed
it down to the atomic level. They know the core story, every beat, every sequence,
every scene, every shot. They can watch the movie and turn the pages of the script in
their head.!
Beginners may be willing to watch lots of movies and read lots of scripts. Its fun, and it
feels like a complete education. Unfortunately, theyre only building superficial
knowledge. They dont really understand whats going on at the deeper levels inside the
movie.!
Theyre like a person who can look at an analog watch and tell the time and they think
that means they know how to build a watch. If you want to know how to build a watch,
at some point, you will have to take a watch apart, piece by piece, down to the tiniest of
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One of the best ways to get noticed by screenwriting representatives especially if you
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Winning a competition is not an automatic ticket to success, but your work is more likely
to be read by potential managers, agents and producers.!
The other contests are all worth considering. Winners of these contests have gone on
to find representation and sell material. However, in my experience, these are not direct
pipelines to decision-makers. They are accolades that you add to your portfolio and
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Pitchfests!
If you do not have any Hollywood connections, pitchfests can be a way to get in the
game. They are a great way for you to meet other screenwriters and get practice
presenting your ideas. These are the three pitchfests I recommend each a different
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!American Film Markets Pitch Conference!
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!American Film Market (AFM) is the largest film market in the world roughly a billion dollars is spent
!over the course of this conference to purchase material and make deals. The pitchfest is perhaps the
!most prestigious because you cant buy your way in you have to compete for one of approximately
!ten slots. If you get in, you get to pitch on stage, to A-list producers, in front of 700 people, many of
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!Stage 32 is a social network dedicated to creative professionals in film, TV, and theatre. Happy
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Want to know more about what Hollywood is really like? These books will help you to
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The classic work from the screenwriters POV, fun, erudite, and highly
readable, by one of the most decorated screenwriters, William Goldman.
This is where Nobody Knows Anything comes from. Dont know what I
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The hub of Hollywood is the agency, and the hub of the agency is the
mailroom. If you want to understand how all of the pieces fit together and
learn more about the highs and lows of being an agent, this is the book to
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Tales from the trenches from the producers point of view and full of
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Screenwriting!
What books should beginning screenwriters read? What books should advanced
screenwriters re-read? While there are a lot of books about screenwriting (more than
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On Directing Film!
Often the screenplay that gets optioned or purchased gets rewritten in concert with
the director because while the screenplay tells the story, it doesnt actually
translate to a specific roadmap for the order in which images should be presented.
Mamet explains a higher level of screenwriting where youre creating a series of
uninflected images in accordance with Eisensteins theory of montage.
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Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon (Night At The Museum, Reno 911) are
successful screenwriters and two of the best pitchers in the business. This book not
only explains screenplay structure but provides an inside look at what its like to be
a screenwriter living in Los Angeles now. A very entertaining and informative read.
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TV Writing!
While its true that story is story, no matter if its film or TV, the worlds of film and TV are
very different and the details are important. If you want to write for television, you need
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John Yorke is a British TV writer (East Enders, Robin Hood) who also set up the
BBC Writers Academy and has wonderful insight both as a writer and a teacher.
An erudite examination of story, especially with regard to act structure, that
pertains to both film and TV. His explanation of the 7-act structure of Raiders of
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Inspiration!
Im a writer, too, and I know how easy it is to get lost in self-doubt, negative thinking,
and paralysis. When this happens to me (and if theres no ice cream in the house) I turn
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Steven Pressfields enduring masterwork detailing the battle between the creative
person and Resistance. With the straight talk you expect from a veteran of many
creative wars, Pressfield explains how to conceive of the creative process as a
battle and of yourself as a warrior. My copy has been highlighted extensively.
You might not expect a dancer to provide insight into writing, but world-class
choreographer Twyla Tharp has done just that. As she explains her creative
process and her methods for establishing self-discipline, youll discover new ways
to approach your writing and the courage to see your projects through.
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Forums!
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!Done Deal Pro!
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!Tracks sales for all kinds of material, including scripts, books, treatments, and pitches. The forums
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!The community affiliated with The Black List and Scott Myerss blog Go Into The Story. Shaula Evans
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!A social network with 300K+ global members dedicated to creative professionals in film, TV, and
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Notes!
Many aspiring writers expect that theyll write a script and sell it without ever having it
looked at by a professional. This is a big mistake. There is a strong likelihood that they
will help you improve your script and, in the event that your script is terrific already, a
professional can get your script to legit managers, agents, and producers. It just takes a
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!Scriptshark analysts have all read for at least two major companies in the past and are professional
!writers who have received paid screenwriting assignments or have sold material. Not only will you get
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!An Emmy award-winning writer best known for Band Of Brothers. Hes sold pilots and written studio
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!A larger coverage service with more analysts from around the country (and a few international
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In A Nutshell!
Would you like a short, clear, direct explanation of how to write a screenplay? John
August, David Mamet, Joss Whedon, and Emma Coats from Pixar have each created a
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Podcasts!
To whom are you listening when youre driving home from work at rush hour? These
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Videos!
One of the best ways to learn about the craft and business of screenwriting is by
watching interviews with successful, working screenwriters. Here are my go to
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!David Poland has conducted more than 1000 half-hour interviews with creative professionals. !
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Classes!
If youre interested in taking a screenwriting class, there are a wide variety of options.
The key is to find a program that has generated successful alumni and which is taught
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ScreenwritingU!
Veteran writers Scott Myers (Trojan War, K-9) and Tom Benedek
(Cocoon, Free Willy) team up to teach a variety of classes including
their Screenwriting Master Class and modular classes on Scenes,
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UCLA Extension Program!
Offers a wide variety of writing courses for the writer who lives in Los
Angeles, including three levels of feature film writing and three levels of
TV writing. A brick-and-mortar classroom with a live teacher provides a
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Bloggers!
There are so many screenwriting blogs but whose blogs are worth your time? To
whom should you be paying attention? If youre a working or aspiring film or TV writer,
you should be paying attention to the following ten screenwriting blogs. These blogs are
not only the most popular and influential, they provide helpful information and useful
perspective on the art, science, and business of screenwriting.!
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A top screenwriter known for Go, Big Fish, Charlies Angels, Titan A.E.,
Charlie and Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Frankenweenie, and The
Nines (which he wrote and directed). He is also a playwright (Big Fish the
broadway musical), TV writer (Chosen), and technology developer (FDX
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read by him (or someone like him). The Bitter Script Reader has read for
Oscar-winning production companies and one of the Big Five agencies,
so hes seeing the material submitted by top screenwriters, directors, and
producers, and from that perspective has his finger on the creative pulse
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Erik Bork!
An Emmy and Golden Globe award winner, best known for his work on
the HBO miniseries Band Of Brothers and From The Earth To The Moon.
In my opinion, Bork has great insight into concept development and story
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Wrote the movies K-9, Alaska, and Trojan War. He won the UCLA
Extension Writers Program Outstanding Instructor Award in 2005 and
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Chapel Hill. Myers also runs the official blog of The Black List and his site
is a treasure trove of interviews, tips, and screenwriting inspiration.
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Film School!
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worldwide community of filmmakers helping filmmakers - essentially, its a curated and
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version of film school. Great place to ask questions, build your network, and get advice
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!Carson Reeves provides reviews and helpful analysis of produced screenplays, hit movies, TV pilots,
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!Save The Cat Beat Sheets expand on what Blake Snyder did in his second book, Save The Cat!
!Goes To The Movies, and gives advanced members of the STC community the chance to submit their
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!beat-sheet breakdowns of classic and current movies. A great way to speed up your genre education.
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!Want to know how to format your script? Heres a set of guidelines from one of the most respected
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!Do you have an idea for a movie or TV show? Are you worried about someone stealing your idea? Its
!understandable that you want to copyright and protect them. This is the site where you do that.
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