Chuck Kinahan: Screenwriter in Los Angeles, California.

Thanks a lot for taking the time to post guys! Really appreciate the suggestions! I've seen a couple of blogs about screen writing, but thanks again for the list! I'll check out all of the websites and what not! Thankyou! :D

I read scripts. First and foremost - Every Day. Pick a genre you like and read how the experts put the words on the page. Beyond that, I tend to get a lot out of filmmaking books in general. It shows everything that goes into the process, knowing that has helped me to cut out unnecessary scenes. Off the top of my head a couple, here's I liked: How I Made a Hundred Movies in Hollywood and Never Lost a Dime - Roger Corman Great info on cutting the fat, improving pacing. Writing Movies for Profit - Robert Garant & Thomas Lennon A lot of information about navigating the studio system... and LA writers bars... and spending the money you'll make. Fun read. Rebel Without a Crew - Robert Rodriguez A complete diary of his first feature film, from lab rat to Sundance. Anything by Blake Snyder (Save the Cat Series) I think most people follow his theory on story beats - if they don't, they know what they are, to know how and why they're breaking them. Master Shots Volume 1 & 2 - Christopher Kenworthy A look at how they're gonna film what you write. Secrets of Action Screenwriting - William C. Martell Does what it says. Visual Directing Shot by Shot - Stephen Katz Another look at how your words are interpreted on screen. Screenwriting 434 - Lew Hunter Actual UCLA Prof written textbook Your Screenplay Sucks - William Akers Good for its revision checklist

I read scripts. First and foremost - Every Day. Pick a genre you like and read how the experts put the words on the page. Beyond that, I tend to get a lot out of filmmaking books in general. It shows everything that goes into the process, knowing that has helped me to cut out unnecessary scenes. Off the top of my head a couple, here's I liked: How I Made a Hundred Movies in Hollywood and Never Lost a Dime - Roger Corman Great info on cutting the fat, improving pacing. Writing Movies for Profit - Robert Garant & Thomas Lennon A lot of information about navigating the studio system... and LA writers bars... and spending the money you'll make. Fun read. Rebel Without a Crew - Robert Rodriguez A complete diary of his first feature film, from lab rat to Sundance. Anything by Blake Snyder (Save the Cat Series) I think most people follow his theory on story beats - if they don't, they know what they are, to know how and why they're breaking them. Master Shots Volume 1 & 2 - Christopher Kenworthy A look at how they're gonna film what you write. Secrets of Action Screenwriting - William C. Martell Does what it says. Visual Directing Shot by Shot - Stephen Katz Another look at how your words are interpreted on screen. Screenwriting 434 - Lew Hunter Actual UCLA Prof written textbook Your Screenplay Sucks - William Akers Good for its revision checklist

Oh, and none of them can (or should) promise any results.

I get his free newsletter. It's pretty useful and his website has some good info on writing queries and loglines. I don't know much about his blast service.

Be a little careful with things like that You could wind up in the spam folder or annoy people. It can be very obvious that you used a service. you might be better off signing up on IMDB pro, searching around and emailing those people. Plus then you can keep track of your progress and build contacts.