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Never stop looking for themes that resonate with you.
Every screenwriter has had to answer this question in one form or another, “What is your story REALLY about?†What this question is actually asking is, “What themes are you exploring in this script?†Read More
When you pitch, writing your personal message should be a first thought, not an afterthought. Here are some tips to help you succeed. Read More
A producer opening a suitcase of golden loglines.
Your logline is the difference between getting read or getting scrolled past. I know because I've done both. Read More
Avoid rookie mistakes when writing.
I landed my first screenwriting gig in 1978. Nobody had heard of Robert McKee or Syd Field, you wrote on a typewriter, and you researched in a library. Read More
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We sit down with InkTip screenwriter Andrew Costello to talk about his contained thriller 50K. Read More
In various forms, I worked on this idea for years and it took me a long time to get to a draft that I was happy with, mainly because there was a lot about writing I didn’t know. With each new draft, I would solve problems but also come up against new challenges. Read More
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The 2nd season will be available around the summer.
We sit down with three InkTip writers who have been working on the gritty web series 5th Ward. Read More
InkTip Director Matthew Patterson shares details about the making of the Austin Film Festival Staff Pick. Read More
