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I'm a first-time screenwriter and have a finished faith-based/drama manuscript. It is located on a small handful of sites, but I would like to know where to actually submit it to for interest in production. Who is looking for true stories, faith-based, female character-driven, etc. of this sort?
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Hello,
Jack Polo here. As a screenwriter, I've made the finals or won contests like Page, Fade In, NY Screenwriters, etc. As an author, I have seven books published by Black Rose Writing and TouchPoint Press.
That and six bucks will get you a Capp...
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Jack:
I have four books out, traditionally published. Anyone who reads them likes them. I spend my royalty checks at Starbucks and have to add more money. Being an unknown author is depressing. Too much garbage out there.
Hey, Writers!
Don't miss out on today's fantastic AMA with Joshua Young, Filmmaker, Video & Animatic Editor, and AI Consultant (Netflix, PBS, OWN, TLC, etc.) in the Writer's Room Lounge! Joshua is sharing his time with us to answer YOUR questions about "How To Use AI Tools as a Screenwriting Resource...
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Hey. I'm a veteran screenwriter and novelist, and I wrote a stageplay, something I'm NOT a veteran at. It's a rap musical without the actual music (I'm a poet, so I wrote the story and lyrics). It's edgy and controversial, set on January 6, 2021. Any advice on where to submit, how to proceed, or why...
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Wow Rob Tobin - that's a tough one. I would look at it as any songwriter would. Consider taking it to a song publisher or an up and coming performer - one that is not tied to a label yet....
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Hi Rob- I'm a playwright-- you may want to check out the NYC PLaywrights Blog. There's a lot of submissions possibilities there. Also, the Playwrights Center (which is in Minneapolis, but has a good w...
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Hey All,
Earlier this week, I watched this great video from author Sara Cannon, sharing her Top 10 Tips for Figuring out how to Edit Your Novel when you’re stuck. She gets really detailed with her insights, focusing on the best ways to edit a first draft so that it's ready for a more in-depth polish...
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I like to break down rewrites/edits into categories when I'm working on a script, Ashley Renee Smith. A Story rewrite, B Story rewrite, subplots, dialogue, etc. If something isn't working in a script,...
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Thank you so much Ashley Renee Smith
This is great, Ashley Renee Smith ! For myself, I'm used to rewrites when it comes to screenplays, so editing a novel is a natural process. But I would say that it's harder with a novel because the st...
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I like how you break it up by categories Maurice Vaughan. Alternative versions of scenes is a really good idea also!
I agree with you that the structures of a novel are the harder obstacle to overcome when you’re used to the straightforward formatting of a script. I’m glad that you enjoyed Sarra’s tips, William Jose...
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Hello Stage 32 Community! My name is Ivan Scott and I am an Indie Author in Atlanta.
I have five RomCom/Romance books published and another to be released in October of 2024.
I would like to meet more authors/screenwriters/playwrights who produce RomCom stories, so please feel free to reach out so w...
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Good point, RB, about the ups and downs of trends. My ROMANTIC COMEDIES Film Guidebook was published in 2017 by Michael Wiese Productions; we were all pleased to see a revival of the rom-com. Research...
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Ivan, congratulations on your accomplishments so far. May you have continuing and increasing success with your romantic comedies.
I'm sure that guidebook is even more relevant today, Pamela Jaye Smith!
That's cool that you've published five books already -- I myself write in the action/sci-fi space, but I am very impressed with that amount of work you've written!
Thanks, William! I appreciate your kind words. How is your writing coming along? I have always felt us Indies are all in this together so keep those books coming out my friend!
Hi everyone, my name is Lesley Fisher a fantasy writer from Canada, and I am looking to put my book, The Object of Balance into film. I have a screenplay, logline and treatment made and I am also looking for an agent that would like to take me on. If anyone out there has any advice on how to get this done it would well appreciated. .
Hi all,
I’m Dan, a self publishing author from the U.K. and I’m looking for an agent who has connections with reputable companies within the movie and tv industry about getting my novels onto the screen.
I have adapted one of them into a screenplay.
I’m finding it very difficult to get anywhere without...
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Try Brower Literary & Management in New York. They have a division that represents self published authors. There is still a query process, but I don’t know exactly how it works, or how difficult it is...
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WGA and SAG-AFTRA franchised agents list can be the best way to go. You will have a third-parted contract with many guaranteed rights like minimum agreement, payment for every rewrite, interest rates. Agencies in Los Angeles should have connections with biggest cinema companies.
Thank you @Miroslavas & @Mary for your help
Hey, Authors!
Check out this great video with tips for starting your own Author Newsletter, a crucial marketing tool for any self-publishing author!
You're so welcome, Mark Deuce! I'm glad that you find it helpful!
This is great, Ashley Renee Smith . I myself use an app called StoryOrigin which helps with creating reader magnets, newsletter swaps (where you exchange promoting other authors' books and they promot...
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Absolutely right, Ashley Renee Smith. It's a go-to crowdsourcing tool.
I hadn't heard of StoryOrigin, William Joseph Hill. It sounds like a great resource of tools!
She's absolutely right Ashley Renee Smith. And I think the biggest hurdle (for me) was getting past the belief that no one wants to read it. Not true at all. I have followers on mine that I'm surprise...
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I will check this one out Pat Alexander and THANK YOU!
Nice share, Pat Alexander. Loved this line: "But the thing about screenwriting that's interesting is that everybody wants to talk about what you're doing, like, four years after you did it."
Embrace th...
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Hey, Writers!
There are 2 FREE Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up this Thursday, June 13th! I'm including links to the meetup pages for you all below. If you live in any of these cities or are nearby, be sure to RSVP and seize this opportunity to meet with other creatives in person and h...
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Let your characters do their own walking!
William Joseph Hill love it, William. What are you working in at the moment?
It's funny, I read this quote and in one breath I think of how tight and well realized some of King's books are and, in another, I think of how some meander. This makes me like William Joseph Hill's c...
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Richard "RB" Botto yes, RB. Some of my characters have great ideas, but they can lead to dead ends or seem to be meandering into an entirely different story. I’ll keep the idea, waste not want not, bu...
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Always save the scraps for a different soup, Geoff Hall.
Richard "RB" Botto it makes for the best Mulligatawny soup!
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Yes, what Tom & Mark says is good advice, Melanie. I would also add that getting an IMDBpro subscription will let you look at production companies with their contact info behind films in your target d...
Expand commentYes, what Tom & Mark says is good advice, Melanie. I would also add that getting an IMDBpro subscription will let you look at production companies with their contact info behind films in your target demographic. Back in the day you had to pause the VHS tape to see the credits and look at the Hollywood Creative Directory at Samuel French for contact info. I love technology!
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Tom Lapke, and William Joseph Hill I am working through locating the producers of some features in my genre that are well-done and locating them on my IMDBpro account. Mark Deuce, I am now in the Writ...
Expand commentTom Lapke, and William Joseph Hill I am working through locating the producers of some features in my genre that are well-done and locating them on my IMDBpro account. Mark Deuce, I am now in the Writer's Room. Thank you for the suggestion! admit, the numerous platforms, dozen producers per movie, etc. to find the right ones is daunting. But I'm determined!
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I would love to take a look at your script, Melanie Lang
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I took a faith-based/inspirational screenwriting lab through S32, taught by Nathan Scoggins. He's fantastic and might offer other services here. Also Brad Wilson periodically takes faith-based pitches...
Expand commentI took a faith-based/inspirational screenwriting lab through S32, taught by Nathan Scoggins. He's fantastic and might offer other services here. Also Brad Wilson periodically takes faith-based pitches on S32. Definitely contact Martha Caprarotta or attend one of her noon (pst) writing sprints via Zoom. She has experience in what you're writing and may have suggestions. The links/invites are always posted on the days we meet, Writers Cafe, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Fantastic news, Melanie Lang - looks like you are taking all the right steps. Best of luck!