Screenwriting

There won't be time, dear Maurice.

Finally thought of an idea that suits my goal of writing my first feature script. Meet The Sizzler on my logline page for further details! Here's to November Write Club!

Darrell Pennington Thanks for sharing Darrel. A toast ! I'm glad you had an idea for your writing.

@Stefano Pavone It's not just you. That's why the Stage32 platform was created over ten years ago, to give your ideas a starting point. So keep writing and good luck!

I'm writing a romdramedy currently. It's something I've been wanting to do- something for the 40+ crowd to see within themselves and enjoy while appealing to everyone.

Right, impossible to reach the video.

Hi Gang! Just copy the link, then search. Worked for me. And yes, Bill! Great line and an even greater delivery!

Paul Pastore Thanks, Paul, for the heavy lifting. You Rock!!

Maurice Vaughan I posted and attached from my phone, not a computer. Like the “Haunted” idea? Thanks. I’ve got a million of them. The only problem is that producers aren’t interested.

I'm not sure if it makes a difference if you posted and attached from a phone or computer, Bill Brock.

Stage 32 has free in-person Meetups that are great for networking (www.stage32.com/meetups). You might meet producers, execs, directors, etc. If you don't see a Meetup in your area, keep an eye on that page for new Meetups. And you're welcome to start your own Meetup.

And it's Stage 32's November Write Club. It's a chance to connect with writers, directors, producers, etc., and it could help you reach a goal(s). There's three prizes this week! Week 2's blog came out Monday. www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-2-insights-from-the-stage-...

People swap with Ilanna Mandel ! She's a great writer and gives amazing notes :)

Awww thanks

I'd love to swap with you. I love Sci/Fi and am interested in reading your script. Mine is a 40% written horror vertical micro-drama. I hope it's fun. Feel free to contact me at brianjjaxn@gmail.com to finalize the details. I look forward to a good read, ---Brian

Hello sweetheart!! I unfortunately don't have a completed script or full story, BUT I have TONS of experience within the entertainment industry, been a child actor and worked side by side with some of Hollywoods leading actors, directors and creatives!!! When I was a 10-11 year old child I was blazing a path of screenwriting aiming at being the record holder of the "YOUNGEST SCREENWRITER IN HOLLYWOOD!" I had a working in Hollywood industry screenwriter (the writer of a film I made at that age) at my disposal and in my back pocket!! He was so supportive and so incredibly helpful to me during this time and his tutelage was incomparable. I finished my hand written screenplay (500 pages of handwritten screenplay - at 11 I did not have a computer to type it out - I am 43 years old now!) but by the time I completed my screenplay Nikki Reed with the help of her close friend and established Director Catherine Hardwicke made Nikki Reed and Evan Rachel Wood made the coming of age film Thirteen and Nikki made history!! Kudos to them for sure!! That film is AMAZING but I have lots of knowledge you may say I'm a conundrum of knowledge stemming all the way back to me aged 5 years working on Cheers!! I would LOVE to read your story and give feedback, if in return you may listen to an idea I've had brewing in my mind over the last 6 months that just needs to come out!! I gave up my writing when I became a single mama of my 3 children all under the age of 5! I had no help with them at all which meant everything that I wanted for myself went out the door so I was there for my babies!! Today, my children are all grown now 18-21 years old, and my last one moved out of our home 2 months ago; SO NOW it's my time!! though I'm still a little gun shy with doing for myself because I've dedicated my entire life to raising my babies the best way I could for them, it's MY TURN and my passion and passionate love affair for writing is far more prominent than ever before!!! Writing has always been an outlet for me on a therapeutic level, I even during their upbringing created a YA story (in novel form) that I have about 43 pages written, BUT this story in my head NEEDS to be the focal point and I simply need compassion, strength, and a bit more motivation and direction to make this empty nester mama become once again a passionate writer even if it is simply just for my therapy sessions lol Much love girly!! ❤️

Hi, I have experience with YA and MG writing. I cannot, at this time look at a 500 page script, but I can look at a script for 90 min. screen time if that helps.

Thank you so much for the advice! I realized that winning competitions matters, but the most important thing is networking. I’ll focus on that!

Those above have already given you the right advice. I'll only add that it can depend on the contest. There are contests and there are contests; they're not all made the same. For instance, winning Podunk Screenplay Competition is not the same as, say, winning Final Draft's Big Break.

Congratulations on winning the contests! I read on Reddit that winning contests is a sign that it will be easier for you to find a literary agent, if you don't already have one.

Phil Clarke Thank you, I think my contests are quite niche: Writers X Writers and HorOrigins. Maybe that's why my work hasn't attracted that much attention. Many people say networking is important, well, looks like I'll have to focus on that!

Antony Voronov Thank you, unfortunately, I'm just a finalist. Yes, after Reddit, it seemed like there would be a lot of job offers, but in reality, it turned out not to be quite the case.

At least in my case, but that shouldn't discourage you from participating in contests if that's something you want to do)

Looking for voice-over (Spanish language)

Need a Spanish-speaking female and male voice for vertical microdramas.

Scripts are written, texts are ready.

While everyone keeps arguing, we can just make things happen. all_support@rambler.ru

In the world of advertising we call this "snackable content."

Got the same message. Interesting

You're welcome, Chris Stefans. The same guy who taught the "Understanding Vertical Storytelling "Verticals" 101" webinar and is teaching the other vertical storytelling webinar has a class on Stage 32. I'm not sure if it already happened or it's coming up, but if you're interested, email edu@stage32.com.

You could make a post on the Job Board, Asl Seil. www.stage32.com/find-jobs

Thank you, Maria Baltazzi. Congratulations on starting the next section!

Well done Maurice Vaughan . I'm currently realizing how much is wrong with my two separate drafts but oddly that's an accomplishment because previously I wouldn't have understood what they are lacking.

Thanks, Marie Hatten. That is an accomplishment. The same thing happened to me while rewriting my script last week and this week. Congratulations!

I cleaned up the pilot for my sci-fi dramedy again. I have to stop that now. Set it aside. And I have a basic - evolving outline for the rest of the 9 episodes. This is tougher than I thought. I'm rewriting key points for those episodes, to try and pace the storyline and determine some better character choices. I'm giving myself till this weekend. Then moving on in the process. but I have to say, I'm excited about understanding my characters better through the process. I know that I really need a writer's room to elevate them, but as a personal experience, this is elevating me. I love the control and the imaginative journey.

Congratulations on cleaning up your pilot, David Austin Veal! I'm glad it's elevating you! And you reminded me I need to clean up a pilot and the series logline. Thanks.

But you will have it Marie Hatten, and I think you can do the Pitch when you are ready. Just talk with Ashley Smith, our Head of Community :) Congratulations one more time.

Thank you Priya Mistry :))

Don't forget of November Write Club Week 2, you can read here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-2-insights-from-th...

Very insightful and helpful info - before joining Stage 32 I had never considered the idea of a writing collaboration but I entered one here and it has been an absolute joy!!

I am happy for that, Darrell Pennington. I have been a Stage 32 member since 2023, and for me, it is my home. I've grown here as a filmmaker, and there's no one like this community.

Hey Jim Ramsay Your credentials—finals placements and options—absolutely qualify you to participate in lounges. Most members haven't had productions yet; they're building toward that goal together. The community values thoughtful engagement over credits. Options prove professionals saw commercial value in your work, which is significant validation. From here: focus on why those options didn't convert to production (script issues? packaging problems? market timing?), get professional coverage on your strongest script to ensure it's truly market-ready, and actively pitch to executives rather than waiting for opportunities to find you.

Thanks, Pat. Someone with an existing relationship and more important than me cut in line and pushed my project aside so theirs could be produced first. I'm sure my projects still need work; our projects are never done until they're in the can. Right?

That's the hard bit, Jim Ramsay. The answer is networking. It's always networking.

Making finals and getting options is a really good start. Very promising. Most people don't get that level of validation.

Try to go outwards from where you are. It takes time. Move on from competitions and look at the tiers of the industry you can make your way into, again slowly and authentically.

Thx CJ....

They've all said it better than me but I have found the community at Stage 32 to be an incredibly important asset. Access is what we all work for and dream of, of course, but the community here is full of experience, wisdom, empathy and encouragement. Soak as much of that in as possible. People here that have reached out to encourage you on this post is just a small but perfect sample of the rounded support Stage 32 seems to offer.

Sandra Isabel Correia Thank you so much!

I have a lot of experience working in television and have also directed a few short films, but making my first narrative feature will be a big milestone for me.

This week I plan to reread the script and make some small adjustments — hopefully, this will be the final draft. After that, I’d like to send it to a few readers and get professional feedback before I start preparing the package for producers.

Elle Bolan Thank you! I really believe that finding the right collaborator is just as important as the story itself. The film’s tone and message are very personal to me, so I want to make sure I work with someone who truly shares that vision.

Meriem Bouziani Thank you so much! Finishing this draft feels like a big step, but the new journey begins after — finding the right people to bring it to life.

Maurice Vaughan That’s a very good point. I think it’s all about balance — being honest about what you can promise and following through when you do. In this industry, so many things are unpredictable, but integrity and clear communication still mean a lot. I don’t like fickle people who change their minds easily — who agree to something and then back out because of small mood swings or because they didn’t think things through at the start. There’s a certain personality type like that; I call it “chaotic.” That’s fine — but for me, as someone who values structure and certainty, it just doesn’t work. To change one’s mind or fail to meet a deadline — that’s normal.

I’m talking about an extreme trait that, in my view, my producer should not have.

I love your strategy Antony Voronov, and I think it is aligned with your goal. Yes, I think directing a feature is completely different than a short (I only have experience with short films), but I feel you are on track. Please let us know how it goes.

I'd suggest that means they think your script has potenital but needs more work i.e. heading in the right direction but not quite there yet.