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Because the truth is, every writer hits roadblocks.
Sometimes it’s finding the time to write.
Sometimes it’s finishing a draft.
Sometimes it’s confidence, feedback, rejection, or not knowing what the next step is.
And sometimes… it’s all of the above.
So let’s talk about it. What’s one obstacle you’re cu...
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I’m thrilled to share that my script has made the Quarterfinals of the Stage 32 + DramaBox Screenwriting Competition!
A huge thank you to the Stage 32 team and the judges for this incredible opportunity.
If you’re in the competition too, congratulations!
#Stage32 #Screenwriting #Quarterfinalist #Dram...
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Wow! I am thrilled that my screenplay, THE GIFT OF LOVE, a romance/suspense, made it to the Quarterfinals of the Stage 32 DramaBox Screenwriting Competition. I congratulate all of you whose screenplays qualified for the Quarterfinals. I now have two screenplays that made the finals. ZEEKA AND THE ZO...
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Grateful and humbled to share that KISS has made the Semifinalists of the Stage 32 + Mark Creative Management Film + TV Drama Screenwriting Competition! To everyone who has supported this journey, thank you. And congratulations to my fellow Semifinalists. The work continues.
Another good day! Just received notification that my screenplay A QUIET RECKONING made the semifinals. Congrats to all the semifinalists.
TY Stage 32 & Mark Creative!
Onward
Based on my uploaded script, Growing Children. I don’t want hedging or pulled punches. What works right out the gate, what falls apart?
Every now and then, I feel called to share a few words of encouragement for the collective creative space, not only a screenwriter, but a mental health advocate.
Whether you’re on your first project or you’re a seasoned vet with representation and a deep resume, we all share the same spark: that uniq...
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Do you ever experience a lack of inspiration and need to take a temporary break?
If so, how long does it take you to recover?
3 days, 1 week, or 2?
If not, what motivates you throughout your screenwriting career?
I'm raising a relevant question!
Depends on how my mood is.
I have had expereanced the lack of inspiration, then I read some newspapers and got inspired!
I think if you are writing all the time & submitting, but not receiving any feedback that’s positive or not meeting real industry professionals that can actually move your ideas forward, that would make anyone hit the brakes for a while.
It's a very relevant question Harold Ferré ! The reality is whatever you are doing has to have some kind of return on your investment. And I'm not talking about money. Although, money is nice and I re...
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I took a four-year break from writing. I had ideas, but no will to write. I was going through some personal trauma. Life was hard. When I made it through, I wrote a script about it. Part of the healin...
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Hi Guys! So excited to be running a horror screenwriting 8 week lab starting next month. I’ve found that the best horror specs often deal with a UNIVERSAL fear vs. a “hyper specific” one. How do you differentiate what might scare YOU from what might scare OTHERS? Should it matter?
I'M DIRECTING MY FIRST FEATURE FILM"
The Invite is a story about the dangers we carry with us — the secrets we bury, the guilt we deny, and the pasts that refuse to stay silent. At its core, this film...
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Sammy Warshaw That’s a really interesting point. I think the strongest horror comes from something personal that’s presented in a universal way.
What scares me might be specific, but if it taps into a...
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I’m pleased to announce that my half hour pilot has made it to finalist in the Outstanding Screenplays competition!!!
Awesome! Congratulations!
Most established screenwriters I have talked to have told me that aside from like 3 of them, most screenwriting contests are mostly scams / money snatching schemes. And I have to say, a lot of the contests aren't helping themselves with this reputation. The communication alone can be quite bad. Take...
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Shortly after I became a member here two years ago, I did a small statistical analysis. I checked the finalists at a big screenwrriting contest ten years ago. For one third of the finalists, there car...
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For what it's worth (for TV scripts at least), here's a list of some current ones with good reputations that aren't run like a shady used car lot:
1. Stage 32 (all of their contests)
2. Austin FF
3. Big...
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Good stuff. Thanks for taking the time to write that, much appreciated.
Completely agree with you on DIFF, I will never be participating in that contest again.
I agree with "most established screenwriters."
Hey everyone! I wanted to congratulate our fellow community members who had scripts requested through Stage 32 pitch sessions over the last 2 weeks. We are thrilled for the opportunities for the following writers to have their scripts requested by various producers and managers, Unanimous Media, Log...
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Congratulations to the writers of this season! I'm so proud of you!
Congratulations to all of the lucky ones
Congratulations! That’s why I joined the Stage32 community. I have several upcoming pitches. Looking forward to the feedback.
Congratulations everyone.
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Hi! I don't write scripts or promote my projects because I don't believe in the possibility of implementing them. I'm not doing anything and I'm happy about it.
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I am revising a draft and revisions keep rippling through the script thus demanding more revisions. I really don't think this is a page 1 rewrite (which I have done with another script) so I am pressing on. A recent flu didn't help.