Screenwriting articles from around the internet this week, written by yours truly.
Featured on Bang2Write:
5 Ways to Power Through A Screenplay First Draft
Whether you’re white-knuckling it through writer’s block or just looking to write a fast draft so you can get on with the rewriting, here are five different strategies to help you quickly get your story onto the page.
And featured on ScreenCraft:
Five Lessons for Screenwriters From the Startup World
I’m fascinated by startup culture. It just seems like such a sexy, exciting rollercoaster kind of life. (Of course, maybe that’s because I only know the Hollywood version.)
Some of the best startup and entrepreneurship advice also applies to screenwriting, so I put it together in one handy spot for you.
How to Turn Script Readers into Fans in the First Act
Readers want to love your screenplay (no, really!). Here’s a quick rundown of what they’re looking for in the first act, so you can make sure to keep them on your side from Page 1.