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by Theresa Welty
The trade papers like to describe writers who make large first sales as "first-time
scribes." The truth is it's rarely that simple. Just as no actor is ever
an overnight sensation, most writers making that first-time sale have been
working at their craft for some time. Meet a group of writers who have made
that elusive first six- figure sale.
by Rita Cook
When Hayden Schlossberg and Jon Hurwitz decided to write
a screenplay, they had no experience, no connections and
no idea what writing a screenplay meant--but they soon
found out.
by Genia Shipman
Writing a TV spec script? You don't have to write
the same spec as everyone else. Find out why.
by David S. Cohen
From the Roman Coliseum of ancient times to the modern-day
arena that is the film business, David Franzoni recounts
the grueling process of bringing Gladiator to life.
by Theresa Welty
Can women screenwriters only write parts for women? In Part
Two of this lively discussion, find out why women can write
action and how they are functioning in a male-dominated business.
by Diana Saenger
From the Old West to a deadly storm, acclaimed screenwriter
Bill Wittliff talks about the art of adaptation and just
how you give a storm character.
by John Kim
With the summer blockbuster season in full swing, find out
how smaller character-driven films fit in among exploding
trucks and other high-voltage special effects.
by William C. Martell
Where are those summer blockbusters coming from? Would you
believe B-Movie producers? This year's American Film Market
featured big name stars and babes with machine guns. Are
studios doomed?"
by Debra Eckerling
What sells in Hollywood is a highly charged, emotional story
that audiences want to see. Or is it?
by Frederic C. Dray
Is there a blockbuster in your future? This journey through
the mystical world of the top 100 grossing films will reveal
facts and trends to help your script achieve box office nirvana.
by Alia Yunis
Hollow Man scribe Andrew Marlowe talks about maintaining
momentum
by Bob Verini
Awkwardly compressing decades, delivering awkward exposition
and characters so incredibly noble, the typical Hollywood
bio-pic neither convinces as biography nor satisfies as entertainment.
by Sally B. Merlin
Are moviegoers beginning to poke holes in high concept films?
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