Scriptwriters Network

Copyright 2010/2011; Pilar Alessandra / On the Page ® www.onthepage.tv #1: Every screenwriting teacher has a theory about story. Here’s mine: Action triggers emotion. Emotion triggers action. Tip #2: Structure is simply the organization of story beats. That’s it; the placement of an event and the amount of time it takes up. Tip#3: Quick character [...]

Article by Steve Kaire (10/12/2012): Getting a good agent these days is almost an impossible dream for writers.  The reason is that they’re just not taking on new writers unless the writer somehow managed to make a big sale on his own. There are distinct differences and some similarities between what literary agents, managers and [...]

“Conversations with Hollywood” “Writing the Hollywood Blockbuster” Season 1, Episode 1: Four of Hollywood’s most successful screenwriters discuss the craft of writing, filmmaking and navigating show business. With a combined four billion dollars of domestic box office hits to their names–including some of the decades biggest film franchises–the guest panel represents an impressive list of [...]