A letter from the Writers Guild of America West, relevant to all TV writers, whether Guild members or not, especially in this do-it-yourself-cuz-the-agents-don’t-seem-to-get-it-time:
Category: screenwriting
How Aaron Sorkin Wrote The Social Network
Yes, the TV and film writing world is still talking about – and learning from – Aaron Sorkin’s work in terms of his finest work – the script for The Social Network. Although just between us, we believe the first two seasons of The West Wing were even better.
ESSENTIAL SCREENWRITING JOBS SITES We All Should Know
Ya gotta love Script Reader Pro. It’s articles like these that show why:
by Script Reader Pro
Before accepting a writing gig and spending hours of your time working on someone else’s project, always remember: not all screenwriting jobs are worth doing.
HOW TO WRITE A SCRIPT OUTLINE THAT WILL SAVE YOU MONTHS OF REWRITES
In case you thought that our own Larry Brody was the only one in showbiz who’s crushing on outlines, here’s a very helpful guide to outlining from our friends at Script Reader Pro:
by Script Reader Pro
Writing a script outline is probably the most important preparatory step you can take as a writer.
Oscar Winner Alvin Sargent on Screenwriting
From WGA West’s YouTube Channel:
In 2015, several years before his death earlier this month, the Writers Guild of America West’s Career Longevity Committee staged a reading of Alvin Sargent’s unproduced screenplay Madly In Love as part of their WGAW Inclusion & Equity Department’s Seasoned Readings, a program that celebrates the work of older writers.
The Career Longevity is one of nine committees overseen by the WGAW’s Inclusion and Equity Department.