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Neva J Howell
Advice for brand new screenplay writer?

My nephew has written his first screenplay. I think it's funny and clever. It's raunchy in the vein of Austin Powers. I wondered if any experienced screenplay writers might share a bit of wisdom on how he might begin to shop this script? Much thanks for any feedback. Neva

Neva J Howell

That's high praise Alle. Thank you. I feel he has talent and an original voice. I'd love to know the tv show you speak of because I don't recall anything remotely like his script on tv... I'd say almo...

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F. Aaron Franklin

If he's never taken any screenwriting courses or at least tutoring, it's going to be wrong. I remember my first screenplay, only two years ago. I thought it was the greatest thing ever written. And wh...

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Neva J Howell

He has the creativity so I was glad to see that in the script. Believe me, I was very nervous to be the first person who read it and gave him any feedback, ha. I was so relieved that I could see a uni...

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F. Aaron Franklin

I absolutely agree. But while I have yet to professionally pitch a script, from everything that I've heard, more often than not, the moment they see that the formatting is off, they toss it away. Keep...

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Neva J Howell

Yes, Aaron, I gave him a copy of Final Draft so it's formatted according to that software, I believe. I've heard of celtx and even have an account there but haven't dug into it yet since writing is on...

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