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Writers Write Screenwriting
Online resource for screenwriters with site reviews, links to resources, links to movie producers and a message board.
http://www.writerswrite.com/screenwriting/
EntertaiNet
Online directory of the entertainment industry. Includes professional and consumer listings, as well as a free billboard.
http://www.entertainet.com
San Francisco Screenwriters
A creative coalition of screenwriters in the California Bay Area who meet monthly to help each other with scripts, ideas, and marketing screenplays. Includes information on monthly writing groups and courses.
http://www.sfscreenwriters.com/
CineStory
National non-profit screenwriter's organization that helps emerging screenwriters hone their craft and find alternative access to the screen.
http://www.cinestory.com
Creative Screenwriting Magazine
Selected articles from the publication, available online.
http://www.creativescreenwriting.com/
Hollywood Literary Sales
Everything to help screenwriters sell to Hollywood. Free script listing service, interviews and articles and classes from industry pros, books, software, critiquing service, and postings from producers.
http://www.hollywoodlitsales.com/
Screenwriters Cyberia
Over 1000 links to agents, online sites, the movie biz, prodcos, competitions, and festivals.
http://www.screenwriterscyberia.com
Script Magazine
Screenwriter's resources, chats, script writing articles, online classes, screenplay links, supplies, and screenplay competition.
http://www.scriptmag.com
Screenwriters Online
Screenwriting classes and industry report.
http://www.screenwriter.com
BlackScreenplays.com
A resource site on writing screenplays about the African-American community.
http://www.blackscreenplays.com
The New York Screenwriter Monthly
Featuring interviews with successful screenwriters, agents and producers and a full line of screenwriters' essentials from cardstock to brads.
http://www.nyscreenwriter.com
Hollywood Scriptwriting Institute
Learn screenwriting at home. Agent/Producer referrals when script ready.
http://www.moviewriting.com
Screenwriting Basics
Basic screenwriting information from Charles Deemer, author of "Screenwright: the craft of screenwriting."
http://www.geocities.com/cdeemer/Screen.htm
James Russell Publishing
A publisher of books and screenplays, also includes some advice for screenwriters.
http://www.powernet.net/~scrnplay/Screenwriting.html
Screenwriters at Scriptmania
Links to entertainment news, film festivals, screenwriting competitions, and software.
http://screenwriters.scriptmania.com/index.html
Screenwriting-on-the-net.com
Screenwriting Coaching. Acclaimed Free 7 Pt Scriptwriting course. Free-movie-scripts. Screenplay software.
http://www.screenwriting-on-the-net.com
Our Pitch Sessions to Star Trek
Behind the walls at Deep Space Nine and Voyager Pitches. Real insight into how the pitch process works.
http://members.tripod.com/tjulian/
Writers Store eZine
A free, bi-weekly newsletter with articles, advice columns, screenwriting news from recognized Industry authors and educators.
http://www.writersstore.com
Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434
Screenwriter, Lew Hunter, offers workshops. Includes dates and information for upcoming Indian Summer Writer's Colony.
http://lewhunter.com/
So You Wanna Pitch a TV Show
Step-by-step information teaching how to pitch a TV show, write a treatment, and meet the right people. Includes bulletin board.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/tvpitch/tvpitch.html
Screenwriters Homepage
A collection of articles on the business of being a screenwriter.
http://home.earthlink.net/~scribbler/
Qwertyuiop.net
Links and news for screenwriters.
http://qwertyuiop.net/
Screenplace
Site to assist beginning screenwriters develop their trade. Site is from Sweden and has resources specific, but not limited, to that area.
http://linema.com/screenplace/
Canadian Screenwriter Magazine
Industry magazine published quarterly, with selected articles available on the site.
http://www.writersguildofcanada.com/magazine/index.html
Selling to Hollywood Screenwriters Conference
Premier screewriting conference providing opportunities for personal pitch contacts with industry professionals, information on agents and producers, educational seminars and friendly learning environment.
http://www.sellingtohollywood.com/
Done Deal
Resources for script sales in Hollywood, along with interviews, advice, and contact information for agencies and production companies.
http://scriptsales.com
Showbiz Ltd.
A site offering up to date information for writers to reach top entertainment industry executives quickly and cost effectively. Resumes and work for writers.
http://www.showbizltd.com/writers.html
BBC Online - The Writers' Room
Learn how to write for and submit scripts to the BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/
Screenwriters For Hire
Screenwriters can post their websites and contact information and find links to postings for Writers Wanted.
http://network54.com/Hide/Forum/62129
Screenwriting Links and More
An extensive guide on writing screenplays for film and television. Find writing tools, scripts, organizations, software, books, magazines, message boards, links, and contests.
http://members.aol.com/screenwryt/home.htm
Projector Films
Resources and links for UK script writers.
http://www.projector.demon.co.uk/writers.html
Story Notes Newsletter
A free newsletter devoted to the craft of screenwriting, by Jeff Newman. New articles monthly, plus access to back issues on site.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StoryNotesNewsletter
MakeIt Write
An interactive website designed for new writers who desire to craft for film and television. Free forums, screenwriting news and helpful articles.
http://www.makeit.com
Suite 101.com: Beginning Screenwriting
Focuses on aspects of writing a full length screenplay. Includes archive of articles.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/10570
Comedy Screenplays
Free forum for screenwriters who specialize in writing feature length comedies.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Comedy_Screenplays/
The Rocliffe New Writing Forum
Discussion forum uniting actors, writers, directors, producers, and industry individuals using new writing as the medium. Includes events, forum, and notice board.
http://www.rocliffe.com/forum.htm
Script Tips
Weekly email newsletter sent by working writer with BBC Radio and theater credits. Gives tips for individuals working on stage, TV, or radio scripts.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scripttips/
The Mad Screenwriter
Interviews with professional screenwriters, screenwriting articles, script sales, screenplays, and script reviews.
http://www.dvshop.ca/dvcafe/writing/writing.html
Embryo Films
Sydney-based film production company offering screenwriting workshops around Australia.
http://www.embryo-films.com
All About Screenwriting
Information such as plot structure, agents and clubs. Also includes several screenplays.
http://www.angelfire.com/movies/coolscreenwriter/
Alpha Scripts
Dedicated to teaching the basics of scriptwriting. Topics include character creation and pitching your script.
http://www.rivalquest.com/alphascripts
Copyright Protection For Literary Work
Copyright protect your screenplay, book or other literary work. The Writers' Copyright Association, UK also includes a large resource base for writers and regularly gives away free copies of screenwriting software.
http://www.wcauk.com
Jeff Kitchen's Screenwriting Seminar
Hollywood screenwriting seminar with extensive individual hands-on development sessions and state-of-the-art tools for the dramatist.
http://developmentheaven.com
A Screenwriter's Resource
Email workshops and in-person intensives by Thyrza Eyre, MFA. Thyrza also recommends scripts to analyze for structure, plot, character and dialogue. A useful resource for screenwriters of all levels.
http://home.earthlink.net/~threeacts
ScriptFLY
Tools for beginner and advanced screenwriters. Many resources including script coverage and analysis, a spec script market, articles, links, and screenplays.
http://www.scriptfly.com
Interview with Script Guru Robert Mckee
An exclusive interview with screenwriting guru Robert Mckee.
http://www.vfs.com/screenplay/mckee.htm
American Screenwriters Association
Non-profit organization supports writers through educational seminars, screenplay competitions, script critique service and industry contacts.
http://www.asascreenwriters.com/
EuroScreenwriters
Contains European screenwriter and film databases. Screenwriters may post their resumes and outline their work.
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/5698/
Eye Spy Screenwriting Agency
Non-profit organization aimed at helping young screenwriters. Information, current projects and membership requirements.
http://www.geocities.com/essa_inc/
Las Vegas Screenwriters Conference
Past conference details and industry guests, press releases, schedule, and travel information.
http://www.vegasscript.com/
New York Film Academy: Screenwriting
Intensive workshop for beginners. General information, fees, and dates.
http://www.nyfa.com/workshops/screenwriting/
Screenwriter's Corner
Companion to Syd Field's official site offers free email, forums, chat rooms, tips, tutorials and online screenwriting classes.
http://www.screenwriterscorner.com/
Screenwriters Resource Center
Script registration service, links to popular screenwriting sites, chat, and forums.
http://screenwriting.com
Screenwriting Conference in Santa Fe
Annual event for screenwriters and produces. Background information, class, workshop, and seminar details, schedules, information about the locality and available accommodations, testimonials, and links.
http://www.scsfe.com/
Screenwriting Course
Offers a course in writing and selling professional-quality screenplays. Selecting a genre, building strong characters, and developing powerful storylines.
http://www.screenwritingcourse.com/
The Scriptwriters Network
A non-profit organization aimed at helping emerging writers in television and film. General information, events, outreach programs, workshops, membership application, and tape library.
http://www.scriptwritersnetwork.com/
Southern Screenwriters Society
A meeting place for writers who are located east of the Mississippi.
http://groups.msn.com/SouthernScreenwritersSociety/homepage
Story Bay
Membership-based, distance learning and mentoring program for aspiring screenwriters. Background information, library of member-written scripts, and membership information.
http://www.storybay.com/
Truby.com
John Truby offers professional training in screenwriting. Course details, software, store, and links.
http://www.truby.com/
Writers Guild of America, East
Eastern branch of the labor union, promoting and protecting the professional and artistic interests of writers in the motion picture, television, radio and communications industries.
http://www.wgae.org/
Writers Guild of America, West
Official union site representing writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries. Find resources covering craft, markets, and representation.
http://www.wga.org/
Ask Dr. Hollywood
Screenwriter's FAQ from the WGA mentor program.
http://www.disinfotainmenttoday.com/drhollywood.htm
Empire Screenwriting Resource
A free screenwriting course with exercises.
http://www.empirecontact.com
Writernet
Information, advice, guidance and training for and about scriptwriters in theatre, television, film, radio.
http://www.writernet.co.uk/
UGO Screenwriter's Voice
Offers script reviews, interviews, film to script comparisons, counterpoints, classifieds, writer profiles, film reviews, and advice.
http://screenwriting.ugo.com/homepage.php
ScreenTalk Magazine
Bi-monthly magazine. Articles, interviews, collection of scripts, treatment samples, links, and newsletter.
http://www.screentalk.biz
Screenwriters Daily
A resource website for screenwriters. Read Movie Reviews, get addresses to production companies, chat, visit our forums for screenwriting tips and to discuss the art of screenwriting.
http://screenwritersdaily.com
Screenwriting Secrets
Offers free eBook with tips and strategies for aspiring screenwriters.
http://www.screenwritingsecrets.com
MovieAnalyst.com
Internet audio talk show that discusses and analyzes movies in-depth. Targeted towards movie enthusiasts and screenwriters.
http://www.movieanalyst.com
Screenwriting.info
Step by step guide from the mechanics of writing to style.
http://www.screenwriting.info/
Scriptwriting Secrets
Hypertexted writing guide covering the elements of a script, advanced formatting and what to do with a finished script.
http://www.scriptwritingsecrets.com/
The Writers Channel
Includes a mentor program, screenwritings groups, hollywood executive pitch, agents and movie producers, writing classes, resource center, audio interviews, articles on classic movies, member contributed journals and creative exercises.
http://www.writerschannel.net
Cohort Productions
Work with screenwriters to develop, edit,package, and represent scripts for producers, investors, and studios. No fee to read your script.
http://www.cohortproductions.com/
Scripts-and-Coverage.com
Read screenplays and their professional coverage. Post your own scripts for others to download.
http://www.scripts-and-coverage.com/
Screen Writers News
Free marketing news for aspiring screenwriters. Includes information about actors who own production companies and executives who read the works of new writers.
http://www.screenwritersnews.com/
A Place to Pitch Your Reality Show
An online service to tv companies and producers dealing in the acquisition of all forms of reality-based programming created by writers.
http://www.RealityShowPitch.TV
Leslie Kallen Seminars
Information about seminars taught by Richard Walter, Chairman of Screenwriting at UCLA
http://www.lesliekallen.com
Hollywood Script Formula Chart
Script chart compiling screenwriting formulas, superimposed on the three act structure.
http://www.scriptwriters.biz
The Script Vault
UK based script registration service.
http://www.thescriptvault.com
Inktip
Every week, up to eight screenwriters sell or option their scripts on our site. Sell your script. Get your screenplay seen by producers, production companies and literary agents.
http://www.inktip.com
Screenwriting Workshops by Glenn Benest
Private screenwriting workshops in Los Angeles by Award-Winning screenwriter Glenn Benest.
http://www.glennbenest.com
Drama Garage
Los Angeles based showcase of emerging writers, dedicated to finding and developing new works from script to stage and screen.
http://www.dramagarage.com
Hollywood By the Bay
San Francisco Bay Area screenwriting conference brings script writers and film and television industry pros together. Study the craft and business. Learn plot, character, action, dialogue, pitch craft and more
http://www.hollywoodbythebay.com
SydField.com
Syd Field, offers free email, message forums and chat rooms through his website and its companion site, ScreenwritersCorner.com.
http://www.sydfield.com
Hollywood Dreams
Story of hope and faith and trying to sell a screenplay by Canadian writer Beverley Wood.
http://www.sideroad.com/hollywood/
Double ZZ Enterprises - Screenplays
Independent screenwriters, specializing in action- and adventure screenplays.
http://www.doublezzenterprises.com/
London Screenwriters Workshop
The UK's only charity devoted to the promotion of new screenwriters. A writers' organisation run by and for writers.
http://www.lsw.org.uk/
Guru-My-Screenplay.com
Some interviews and articles offering professional insight into the Hollywood screenwriting process.
http://www.guru-my-screenplay.com
VoyForums Comedy Screenwriting Guru
Message board for questions about comedy screenwriting for feature length films.
http://www.voy.com/7710/
Hollywood Creative Directory
Contact information for the film, television and new media industries.
http://www.hcdonline.com/
Mark's Screenwriting Page
A site for aspiring and experienced screenwriters seeking information.
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Theater/6448/
Hollywood Scriptwriter
The entertainment industry's trade paper specifically written for screenwriters. Subscription information available.
http://www.hollywoodscriptwriter.com/
Virtual Script Workshop
Listing of online internet screenwriting courses from around the globe, plus courses run in UK.
http://www.xerif.com
Storymind.com
Free resources including creative writing software, writing tips, and classes in Real Player format.
http://storymind.com
The Thinking Writer
Non-commercial website includes how-to columns, recommended reading, a creative word list, and links to daily entertainment news, current script sales, online screenplay repositories, and other screenwriter's resources.
http://www.thinkingwriter.com
Screenwriters Guild of America
A professional portal for working and aspiring screenwriters globally.
http://screenwritersguild.org
InZide
Submit scripts online for free. Read interviews with industry professionals. Message boards to communicate with other writers. Stories of development heaven and hell. Get your questions answered by the people who know Hollywood.
http://www.inzide.com
Screenwriters Utopia
Providing market information, interviews, articles and workshops.
http://www.screenwritersutopia.com/
The Screenplayers
A growing alliance of accredited screenwriters who are using the Internet to market their original screenplays.
http://www.screenplayers.net/index.html
So You Wanna be a Sitcom Writer
A step-by-step guide to becoming a sitcom writer, including facts about the industry, creating an original story, writing a spec, and getting an agent.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/sitcom/sitcom.html
Break into Screenwriting
A script marketing game plan for screenwriters. Articles, tips and resources to help get read, recommended, and sold.
http://www.breakingin.net/
How to Get an Agent
Provides tips and guidance explaining how to get a talent agent to read a screenplay. Contact information provided.
http://www.screenwriters101.com/
E-script
Meeting place on the web for scriptwriters of all kinds.
http://www.singlelane.com/escript/
MovieBytes.com
Features a database of screenwriting contests, script sales, literary agencies, film producers, and publishes an email newsletter.
http://www.moviebytes.com/
HollyWood Dreams, by Beverley Wood
An entertaining story of hope and faith - and trying to sell a screenplay.
http://www.sideroad.com/hollywood/column1.html
AllExperts Screenwriting
Question and answer service with volunteer experts answering questions about screenwriting and playwriting.
http://www.allexperts.com/getExpert.asp?Category=677
WordPlayer
Simply put, this site gives away secrets. From working screenwriters Terry Rossio and Ted Elliott. Secrets weighted specifically toward selling scripts to Hollywood.
http://www.wordplayer.com
Chicago Screenwriters Network
Chicago-based organization for local screenwriters offering industry networking opportunities and member evaluation of individual screenplays.
http://www.chicagoscreenwriters.org
Screenwriters Forum
Over 300 articles covering every aspect of screenwriting, including character development, selling your screenplay, and protecting your idea.
http://www.screenwritersforum.com
alt.screenwriters
Collected alt.screenwriters columns. Specifically geared towards screenwriters and the emergence of New Media.
http://www.altscreenwriters.com/
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