Going to SXSW? Here’s 10 Things You’ll Need To Do
By Katie Presto | | Screenwriting
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 […]
Read More Jan 2023 Monthly Contest Winners
By Geoffrey D. Calhoun | | Screenwriting
The Successful Screenwriter Monthly Contest Winners for January 2023 Screenwriting Competition.
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10 Common Dialogue Mistakes You’re Probably Making
By Geoffrey D. Calhoun | | Listicles
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!
Read More 5 Alternative Ways To Sell Your Script
By Geoffrey D. Calhoun | | Listicles
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.
Read More October 2022 Winners
By Geoffrey D. Calhoun | | Screenwriting
The winners are announced for The Successful Screenwriter: Monthly Contest (October 2022)
Read More 10 things you need for a pitch deck with Dara Resnik
By Reece Taylor | | Listicles
When creating a series, there's a balancing act between how you create and how you present it.
Read More Ep 28 – Directing & Writing Dave Made a Maze
By Geoffrey D. Calhoun | | Transcribed Podcast Episodes
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 […]
Read More 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADAPTATIONS
By Geoffrey D. Calhoun | | Listicles
7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADAPTATIONS By JoAnn Hess I’m sure there’ve been many times when you’ve read that book, graphic novel, or even listened to a song and thought… that would make a great movie or TV show. The popularity and success of such works have created an obsession with IP (Intellectual […]
Read More 7 Terrifying Scripts You Must Read
By Geoffrey D. Calhoun | | Listicles
#1 Get out A young African-American visits his white girlfriend’s parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point. Critic Consensus: Funny, scary, and thought-provoking, Get Out seamlessly weaves its trenchant social critiques into a brilliantly effective and entertaining horror/comedy thrill ride. Tomato Meter 98% Audience […]
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