Quick video on why it is so hard to break in with a half-hour pilot script. Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/rpMhg... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #writing #scriptsky

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Interview with @storytelling360.bsky.social Zack Gutin about networking and learning opportunities for #screenwriters and the mission of Storytelling360. Watch here: youtu.be/g-14D11pgIY?... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

The state of the spec market from the point-of-view of lit managers. Everything you need to know about what it takes to sell a spec script in today's market. Read here: coverageink.com/not-yet-dead/ #screenwriting #writingcommunity #writing #film #scriptsky

Stand out. Be specific! Read here: coverageink.com/specificity/ #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Older article worth reposting because we've seen several fairly conflict-free scripts lately. Read here: coverageink.com/take-the-har... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

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The Agony of Defeat. First person article about the #screenwriting life and its ups and downs (lots of downs--don't worry, it's normal). Read here: coverageink.com/the-agony-of... #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Does it make sense to spend a lot of money on a short #film? Quick video right here: youtube.com/shorts/DyJgd... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

The art of pitching your #story (and, by extension yourself as a #writer). What should you do? What should you avoid? Watch here: youtu.be/9BCyV-y3Qfg?... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

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Let's talk about theme. What is it? How do you implement it? Read here: coverageink.com/theme-do-you... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

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Older article but worth reposting. What is the anatomy of a "consider." Read here: coverageink.com/anatomy-of-a... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

What are the managers looking for? Video on the info we got from them with regards to Get Repped Now. Watch here: youtu.be/9ATNf4Dw8AQ?... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Our periodic reminder to #writers--now is a good time to get off social media and start #writing #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Let's talk about money! The payday for your spec #screenplay might not last as long as you think it does. Here is the math: coverageink.com/money-proble... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Can a non-native English speaker break into #screenwriting in the US? Quick video right here: youtube.com/shorts/abrat... #writingcommunity #scriptsky

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Quick video about everyone's favorite topic: typos! (Just kidding.) Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/Hd5vj... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Getting your script into the consider zone. What's the difference between "consider" and "consider with reservations?" Watch here: youtu.be/3S7DqJNUqWk?... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Our Get Repped Now 2026 manager panel just dropped. Top lit managers looking for #screenplays they can champion. Here is what they're looking for: coverageink.com/presenting-t... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Reposting this because you can never pay too much attention to your dialogue. Here are tried & true dialogue hacks: coverageink.com/top-5-dialog... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

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How many protagonists in a rom-com? Very short video. Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/HvBtN... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Gut punches are a regular part of the life of a #screenwriter. You have to develop resilience. Here are some strategies. Read here: coverageink.com/resilience-i... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #writing

You're trying to break into the #screenwriting business? You're #writing specs? Don't make it harder on yourself than it needs to be. Here are 10 genres that are an uphill battle. Watch here: youtu.be/pZKn43C5X08?... #writingcommunity #scriptsky

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Video on how to handle #screenwriting notes. Watch here: youtu.be/oRP4YknV-q4?... #writing #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Most producers--in particular in the indie space--love the word "contained" (because a contained #screenplay is usually a lot more feasible for an indie budget). So what does "contained" mean exactly? Read here: coverageink.com/what-the-fk-... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Entry into the "you should know what this word means" column. If someone is "out with your script"--that's great! Read here: coverageink.com/what-does-ou... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Reposting this because this is literally the question everyone wants an answer to and we get asked this same question ALL THE TIME. How the heck do you get a manager? Read here: coverageink.com/seriously-ho... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Pass, Consider, Recommend--what does it all mean? How is your script judged? Read here: coverageink.com/pass-conside... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Quick video on half hours. 25 minutes or 22.5 minutes? Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/7ONaf... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Secrets of the #screenplay contest reader. Interview with veteran readers who have read for many of the big name #screenwriting contests. Watch here: youtu.be/z-uaQACIbKE?... #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Don't write the entire first season of your spec series. Here is why (quick video): youtube.com/shorts/QpyB0... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

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How do you know when your script is ready to go? Some tips: coverageink.com/how-do-i-kno... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Short video on the correct length for a half-hour short. Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/XSk0Z... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Taking notes and making adjustments is a non-negotiable skill for a working #screenwriter. A step-by-step guide on how to tackle notes. Read here: coverageink.com/the-art-of-t... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

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Who do you need on your team if you are a working #writer? Read here: coverageink.com/who-do-you-n... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Quick video on why you shouldn't base your script on movies from the olden days. Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/TirbD... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

#screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Romantic comedies were everywhere (in the 90s). Then they pretty much went away. Now they're back. Or are they? Should you write one? Video on all things romantic comedy right here: youtu.be/DLCMB9ukwI0?... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky

Cause Pictures is launching a 12-week working lab for #filmmakers ready to build a clear path to festivals, impact, distribution, & funding. Read our interview with founder (and Slamdance co-founder) Jon Fitzgerald right here: coverageink.com/cause-pictur... #screenwriting #writingcommunity

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Networking is in integral part of a #screenwriting career. How can you make the most of it. Read here: coverageink.com/lets-talk-ab... #writingcommunity #scriptsky

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The importance of the pitch and how you can nail it. Read here: coverageink.com/screenwriter... #screenwriting #writingcommunity #scriptsky