Screenwriting : Lastest article on breaking through as a screenwriter now up... by Anthony Cawood

I thought this was really good, it really wraps up everything a screenwriter needs to know about competitions.

A savvy take on the screenwriting competition business.

@CJ and Richard, thanks guys, glad you liked.

Yes, nice wrap up, Anthony. I feel like you listed most of the lessons I've learned. :-) You mentioned developing a strategy. This is very important but often comes to people in hindsight, I bet. Each to his own, but my two cents worth? -- submit to middle-tier comps that offer feedback, use that feedback (and from your other sources) to revise, see how you do in those comps THEN submit to the major comps the following year. It's a tough strategy to follow, and only part of an overall one, but that's what I'm doing. We'll see if it pays off ;-) Thanks again, Anthony. Great job!

Thanks Philip and I think that's a great strategy, one that's served you well I think, definitely be considering that as I now move into feature comps and the like... any specifc mid tiers you'd recommend?

Thank you, Anthony! Always a pleasure to hear your thoughts! I passed it along on twitter!

Many thanks Shawn - and thanks for the tweet!

Many thanks for taking your valuable time to help me with KINGSTOWN AND THE DEAD ONES, Anthony. Your coverage and story notes have made me a better writer. I'm excited for you to see the new contest versions of both stories. They would not be where they are today without you. Thanks again, my friend!

Great article, Anthony! Extremely insightful and helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. :)

Pleasure as always

Good read :)