Screenwriting is a lonely profession. It’s just you and the pen/paper or Final Draft window for days, months, even years. But does it really have to be this bleak? There are classes and writing groups where you/your script can interact with live human beings. If you’re not lucky enough to have those options available, there is still hope. THE INTERNET. Bless the invisible wires that can connect emerging writers to season veterans who are gladly willing to share their knowledge. You don’t have to hide in the writer’s cave alone. There’s nothing wrong with keeping an ear out to listen to the smart folks in the room. For example, a couple of weeks ago, I was practically gushing about Scriptshadow aka Carson Reeves, a blogger who gives both professional and creative insight along with his weekly script reviews. Carson continues to dish out nuggets of gold as he live-reviews scripts from the 1st ever Twit-Pitch contest (read here).
This week, I’d like to introduce you to another blogger I’ve stumbled upon via Twitter. Xander Bennett of “Screenwriting Tips, You Hack” is exactly how the title of his blog sounds. He tells it like it is. Period. Xander offers daily tips for screenwriters at all stages of the process. The advice is brief, yet bold and sometimes humorous. Continue reading
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