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written by Hal Croasmun Every working screenwriter you admire was once in your spot — talented, ambitious, and wondering how to break in. The difference between those who make it and those who don’t often comes down to strategy. When you’re ready, these ten strategies can help you cut through the noise, get noticed, and […]

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“You Are One Script from The Success You Want!” I’ve heard that line said many times in this Industry – sometimes by writers, managers, and even producers.  It sounds magical. But is it just wishful thinking? Yes and no. If you are writing without any direction, you’re going to need some serious magic.  But if […]

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ScreenwritingU Alum Missy Cohen-Fyffe (ProSeries 64, MSC 11) sells her Christmas script to Candlelight Media Group with producer Brian Brough. “I knew there was a market for Christmas-themed scripts, so I wrote one in August and was ready to pitch it in October. Working through Virtual Pitch Fest, I pitched a producer at Candlelight Media […]

ScreenwritingU Alum Rolando Viñas (ProSeries 64, MSC 11) lands deal to write a feature screenplay based on the material producer Alex Cohen had purchased from the previous writer. Rolando submitted his MSC 11 script, “The Baggage Thief,” to the producer during the last phase of the class. Because of the quality of the script, the […]

ScreenwritingU Alum Ferdinand Gernandt (ProSeries 41, MSC 8) has gained representation with MakeLa Production Management / Elysian Management. Ferdinand implemented a strategy taught in the Master Screenwriter Certificate Program for getting access to management and production companies. From that, he has landed multiple paid writing assignments. He is also famous for getting over 100 script […]

ScreenwritingU Alum Lisa Hepner has TWO Christmas romance movies streaming on Roku this Christmas! A Christmas Wish in Hudson and Christmas Lover’s Anonymous. She also just optioned a Christmas Limited series and another Christmas romance for 2022. After working with the producer/director on my first Christmas movie, Christmas Wish in Hudson, they hired me to […]