Writing

Michael Green Tapped to Write Blade Runner Sequel

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Michael Green, who also worked on The Flash and Fantastic Four, is in negotiations for the sci-fi sequel.

New Filly Funtasia Writers Announced

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BRB announces the writing team for Filly Funtasia, a new animated show based on Dracco’s Filly brand.

Chris Wedge and Bill Joyce Talk Epic

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After 15 years and innumerable iterations, their “epic” collaborative vision hits the theatre.

Simpsons Writer Jon Vitti to Tackle Angry Birds Feature

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Rovio announces veteran comedy writer, John Vitti is set to write the “Angry Birds” screenplay, which is slated for a July 2016 release.

SCREENWRITER’S MUST-READ BOOK LIST

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You don’t need to go to film school and pay thousands of dollars for screenwriting classes. All you need to do is some reading. Let me tell you which books I found to be the most helpful...

Me Books Launches Children's Book Contest

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Me Books and Show Me the Animation partner to launch a children’s book contest to unearth one of the UK’s best budding author/illustrators.

HOW TO BREAK INTO THE SCREENWRITING BUSINESS

If you are an aspiring screenwriter I have some suggestions that may help you break into the business...

2013 Academy Screenwriting Competition Now Underway

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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ 2013 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting is now accepting entries.

The Simpsons Wins WGA Award

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The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East announce the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, radio, news, promotional, videogame, and new media writing.

10 MAXIMS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SCREENPLAY

If you’re a writer who wants to improve the quality of your story, or a producer who wants your film to have the best possible chance at the box office, I've got 10 writing maxims for you that will maximize your chances of success...