Going to SXSW is as exciting as it is nerve-wracking. There is so much to do there from networking, film premieres, exclusive experiences, and of course the after-party. So here is a quick list of what to do to take advantage of your time at SXSW. Seriously, I cannot stress this enough. Everyone begins with […]

The Successful Screenwriter Monthly Contest Winners for January 2023 Screenwriting Competition.

Your dialogue is the lifeblood of your screenplay. It's what takes an average scene and turns it into something great. But when it comes to writing good dialogue, it can be helpful to know what hazards to avoid. In this article, we'll discuss 10 common mistakes people make when writing their characters' conversations—and how you can avoid them!

Selling a screenplay is difficult, but it's not impossible. I'll talk about five alternative ways to sell a screenplay and how they can help you get your work in front of the right people.

The winners are announced for The Successful Screenwriter: Monthly Contest (October 2022)

When creating a series, there's a balancing act between how you create and how you present it.

AUDIO OF THIS PODCAST IS AVAILABLE HERE You are listening to the IFH Podcast network for more amazing filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts, just go to IFHpodcastnetwork.com Intro: All right, welcome to the successful screenwriter podcast, where we are dedicated to anything and everything screenwriting. Here, we interview successful screenwriters and filmmakers to discover just what it takes to make […]