Screenwriting

From structure to content to representation to industry trends, this is the place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on the craft and business of screenwriting

Chirayu Writer.
This question constantly lingers in my mind.

Hello everyone, I hope you all are doing well. I just wanted to ask being a scriptwriter from India, I pour my heart into stories deeply rooted in my country's culture, and I know that Indian narratives have a global impact. While I have written and worked on scripts that people enjoy, I still haven...

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Göran Johansson

Contact your local group with no-budget filmmakers. Create a short film together with them. Will show others what talent you have. Or write a play for your local amateaur theatre. Again, it will show others what you can do.

Dan MaxXx

I guess you dont want to start at the bottom; just begin a career at the top, on the big screen, box office, red carpet premiere. Google how many filmmakers begin careers at the top. Very few here in the USA and the world.

Chirayu Writer.

@Göran Johansson Thank you so much, Sir! And yes, you're absolutely right. I've been in this field for almost 10 years now, and I'm aiming for something big. My script has great potential!

Chirayu Writer.

@Dan MaxXx Exactly! This is what I want to achieve, but I don’t know anyone in the industry. The people I’m trying to connect with mostly turn out the same way, which leaves me confused. Yet, at the same time, it gives me clarity as I dive deeper into this field.

Göran Johansson

Nice that you liked what I wrote. Create something, which other persons will actually see.

Göran Johansson
Non standard formating

Another member wants me to write a screenplay for her youtube channel. The problem is the formating. This is how she wants it formated :

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what you hear in our videos is exactly the script how to write it down, first person narration of the MC and dialogues in direct speech

you need to use color cod...

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Dan MaxXx

You can say no and not accept the money. But if you did and this is how the employer wants the pages formatted, then do it.

Göran Johansson

Sorry for a misunderstandment. I have no formal agreement. I wrote a story and sent it. She appears to like it, but doesn't explain how to format it in the way she wants.

Jacob N. Stuart
How To Write A Screenwriting Résumé: A Step-By-Step Guide:

Want to land more screenwriting gigs? This step-by-step guide breaks down how to craft a compelling screenwriting résumé that highlights your skills, credits, and industry experience—so you stand out to producers, agents, and hiring execs.

https://www.screenwritingstaffing.com/post/how-to-write-a-s...

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How To Write A Screenwriting Résumé
How To Write A Screenwriting Résumé
Resumes are needed in every line of work. This includes the film industry, specifically screenwriters. This blog article provides 12 steps to create a killer resume!
Maurice Vaughan

I’m glad you shared this article, Jacob N. Stuart. I need to update my résumé. I didn’t think about listing the software I own in my résumé. Thanks for the overview points!...

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Maurice Vaughan
Burnout Sucks. Get Some Rest.

Some writers – like me – feel bad when they rest/take vacations since they’re not getting any writing done, but we gotta take breaks and rest. If we don’t, we’ll be burned out, and we really won’t get any writing done.

Sandra Isabel Correia

I do mental health check ins with CEOs, Entrepreneurs, in the beginning of the group sessions and at the end to check also their feelings after the peer to peer session! The results before and after a...

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John Snell

You're welcome, Maurice Vaughan!

Pamela Jaye Smith

Excellent advice and comments from you all.

Maurice Vaughan
Richard "RB" Botto

Very thoughtful and empathetic, Sandra Isabel Correia

Brian Herskowitz
Ask Me Anything (AMA) Wednesday 2/6 to Thursday 2/7- Breaking Your Story with Treatments, Synopsis, Beat Sheets, and Outlines

Hi all, I am Brian Herskowitz, a writer, producer, and director. I will be presenting an AMA from Wednesday, February 5th, to Thursday, February 6th. You can ask me anything (thus the AMA) but I will be focusing on synopsis outlines and beat sheets. You can ask questions about how to pare your treat...

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Anthony McBride

Brian Herskowitz Again. Thanks for your time, Mr. Herskowitz. I appreciated your feedback.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Brian Herskowitz. Thanks again for having this AMA. I'm looking forward to your next AMA and webinar! Have a great weekend!

Ashley Renee Smith

You're awesome, Brian Herskowitz! Thank you!

Sandra Isabel Correia

Thank you Brian Herskowitz for your amazing answers and bringing so good enlightenment to our doubts! I wish you the best and always around here with us!

Susan Joyce

Applauding you for a great session filled with creative gems! Bravo and thanks!

Greg Rabidoux
The Real Scoop on Getting Representation?

So, for a few months now, in between working on scripts and telling my character voices to let me be for a moment so I can work on the "business side" of things, I've been trying to figure out how best to get representation. I've been watching webinars, taking sessions, generally making a nuisance o...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hey, Greg Rabidoux. The biggest tip I always give writers is network/build relationships (on Stage 32, on other platforms, and in person). It could lead to script requests, meeting requests, etc. It c...

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Cameron Tendaji

Dan MaxXx EXACTLY!

Greg Rabidoux

Mike, then I am off to be born again!!! Thx man.

Greg Rabidoux

Maurice thanks for the resources, and Dan this is what I have heard...

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Greg Rabidoux.

Diane Thomassin
My pilot MY FAVORITE NARCISSIST has been selected

My TV pilot MY FAVORITE NARCISSIST has been selected for an OWA Submission here on Stage 32! wooooooo! It also has won a total of 23 screenwriting competitions and film festivals. It’s about an astute Latina assistant who finds herself working for a narcissistic politician. I had a literary agent re...

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Thomas Kreutzkamp

Great news! I totally agree: write what YOU would like to see and not what you think everyone else will want to see. Ironically enough this will make other people appreciate your work even more. Good luck!

Sam Rivera

What great news Diane!

Lisa Lee

That's fantastic, congratulations!

Pat Alexander
Regular Deadline Today: 10th Annual Short FIlm Contest

Hey friends, today is the Regular Deadline for our 10th Annual Short Film Contest. This year's official selections will premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre for Hollyshorts 2025! So now is the time to share your new and original short films that take us on an incredible visual journey through your st...

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Jed Power
Sell or Option Possible here?

As a disabled, destitute senior novelist and screenwriter, who needs dough, is it possible to sell or option work here? If yes, how? "A Stroke of Luck," is a half-hour dramedy pilot about my true stroke journey. I also have many crime, thriller and comedy features, pilots, shorts, etc. Their log lin...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Jed Power. I'm a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Acting Lounge to the Screenwriting Lounge since it's about screenwriting.

It's possible to sell and o...

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Jed Power

Thanks, Maurice. COOL!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Jed Power. Hope you sell and option your projects on here!

Ashley Renee Smith

Great advice, Maurice Vaughan! And I completely agree. I've seen that work out successfully for quite a few people in the community. Simply building relationships here in the lounges can lead to all s...

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Maurice Vaughan

Thanks, Ashley Renee Smith. You're right. I connect with and build relationships with creatives and industry professionals in the Lounges more than anywhere else. Also in the Writers' Room and the Blo...

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Leigh Sheehan
Always take the meeting, and listen

I recently presented my completed screenplay—a biopic about the Marx Brothers titled "Hello, I must be going"—to a producer. He called me excitedly, and we arranged to meet over coffee. As is always the case, he had notes. Feedback is an invaluable part of the screenwriting process; his insights wer...

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Gerry Barrett

The director/producer really likes my dark comedy/horror storyline - says it's unique, (and hinted at helping me pitch it to others ). So, I did take his notes, swallowed my pride and wrote on. I'm excited to see where my project goes!

Greg Zawaski

I need to get a meeting first! I'll listen once I have a meeting.

Leigh Sheehan

Gerry Barrett Good luck with that.

Ashley Renee Smith

Thats amazing, Leigh Sheehan! Congratulations on making progress like that!

Leigh Sheehan

Ashley Renee Smith, Thank you. This is an Australian producer who saw the potential. We will be looking for International producers to join us. There are several great incentives, not to mention the e...

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Sam Rivera
CONGRATS! 31 Script Requests and 11 Meeting Requests in the last week! 2/3

Hey everyone! I wanted to congratulate our fellow community members who had scripts requested through Stage 32 pitch sessions over the last 2 weeks. We are thrilled for the opportunities for the following writers to have their scripts requested by various producers, Gold Circle Films, Zero Gravity M...

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Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations on the script requests and meeting requests!

Jim Boston

Great job, everybody! Way to earn those script requests and meeting requests!

Hugo L. V. E Oliveira

Awesome! Congrats to every single one of the writers!

Ashley Renee Smith

Congratulations, everyone!

Maurice Vaughan
FREE Awards Season Script Giveaway!

Stage 32 is giving away scripts to this year's Awards nominated movies for you to read and study! 55 scripts! The Oscars, Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and BAFTAs.

Reading screenplays is one of the most effective ways to sharpen storytelling skills, uncover industry secrets, and gain insights from the b...

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Awards Season 2025: Awards-Nominated Scripts
Awards Season 2025: Awards-Nominated Scripts
Hollywood "Awards Season" is one of the most exciting times of the year! The world's best actors and filmmakers step out in their finest fines to strut the red carpet amid the flashing lights and ador…
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