Q/A: 10 Common Screenwriting Mistakes
Q: What are the most common errors new writers make with writing a screenplay?
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Q/A: The Correct Use of an Ellipsis in a Screenplay
Q: What is the correct use of an ellipsis?
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Resources: Festivals & Markets for Filmmakers (and Screenwriters)
A selection of established film festivals and markets
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Q/A: Signing Release Forms When Submitting Your Script to a Producer or Production Company
Q: What is a release form, and do I need to sign it?
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Q/A: Screenwriting Credits - "And" vs "&"
Q: In screenwriting credits, what does the “and” and “&” between the screenwriters' names mean?
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Q/A: How to Protect Your Script When Pitching
Q: How can I protect my screenplay when I send it out?
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How to Acquire the Rights to Develop a Screenplay (or Make a Film) Based on a Book
If you're planning to turn a book into a screenplay or film, and the material is under copyright, you will need to acquire the film rights to adapt...
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Q/A: Basing a Screenplay Story on a Published Book (or Movie, TV Series, Song, Play or Other Material)
Q: Is it legal to adapt a book (or other material) into a screenplay?
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Book-to-Screen: The Adaptation of a Self-Help Book (He's Just Not That Into You)
This article looks at the adaptation process of the 2009 film He’s Just Not That Into You - a rare occasion that a self-help book is made into a mo...
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Q/A: Writing True Stories - "Based On" vs "Inspired By"
Some film's title cards state "Based on a True Story" while others read "Inspired by a True Story". What's the difference?
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