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I was consulting w/a student on an idea of hers the other day, not an awful lot so far, just a "one-line" but she did ask me at one point:
"We've got our main character, but what about some other characters? Read More
Between working one-on-one with writers as a script consultant and working in the development departments of off-Hollywood companies like Miramax and Zoetrope, I've read quite a few scripts. While their virtues Read More
As a producer and former VP of Development for production companies based at Sony, Universal and Disney, I’ve had the privilege of working with award-winning writers, directors and actors, and the most successful ones always... Read More
I am going to make a few assumptions and write them in the first person, for my ease and in an effort to not offend.
If after 5-7 weeks on the site, my synopsis has not been viewed, Read More
According to 'The Complete Film Dictionary' by Ira Konigsberg, the definition of synopsis is, 'A brief summary of a film or potential film written in a few paragraphs and including only a general outline of events.'
Here are a few suggestions: Read More
This article endeavors to inform you of the legal issues that exist as you navigate through the process of writing, shopping, selling your screenplay, and hiring an agent, manager, and attorney. Read More
Almost every creative person I know (hereinafter jointly referred to as "you") fears that their ideas and creative material will be stolen by an unscrupulous executive or competitor. There’s no denying Read More
Pitching isn't just the most important skill a writer can develop; I personally think it's the most important ability anyone can develop in every area of life. Read More
One question I see a lot here at InkTip is: What can I do to raise the effectiveness of my pitches through the weekly newsletter? Read More
