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    Q/A: 10 Common Screenwriting Mistakes

    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: Dramatic Context

    Q/A: Dramatic Context

    Q: What is the meaning of dramatic context?

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    Q/A: The Correct Use of an Ellipsis in a Screenplay

    Q/A: The Correct Use of an Ellipsis in a Screenplay

    Q: What is the correct use of an ellipsis?

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    Q/A: Screenwriting Credits - "And" vs "&"

    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: Joining the WGA

    Q/A: Joining the WGA

    Q: What does the WGA do and who can join? 

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    How to Acquire the Rights to Develop a Screenplay (or Make a Film) Based on a Book

    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 the material...

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    Q/A: Basing a Screenplay Story on a Published Book (or Movie, TV Series, Song, Play or Other Material)

    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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    Q/A: Writing True Stories - "Based On" vs "Inspired By"

    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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    Q/A: Using Dashes in Your Screenplay

    Q/A: Using Dashes in Your Screenplay

    Can you identify and show examples of how the dash is most commonly used in dialogue, action, and description?

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    How to Register the Copyright for Your Screenplay

    How to Register the Copyright for Your Screenplay

    Step-by-step instructions to register your screenplay copyright to protect your content

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    Q/A: Using INSERT in Your Screenplay

    Q/A: Using INSERT in Your Screenplay

    Q: What is your opinion on the use of INSERT? Is there ever a time when using INSERT is absolutely necessary?

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    Resources: Networking & Educational Opportunities for Screenwriters

    Resources: Networking & Educational Opportunities for Screenwriters

    A selection of resources for screenwriters

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    MILITARY STORY SHOWCASE (Submissions Closed)

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