Three Writing Your Feature-Length Spec Script

In this chapter, we’ll outline how to transform an idea into a market-ready spec script—one that showcases your talents while also proving you’re a writer who “gets” what Hollywood needs. We’ll lay off heavy emphasis on formatting and instead discuss how to write a spec script that will stand out to those tasked with reading it.

The Hardest Part About Screenwriting

You would think the hardest part about screenwriting would be getting someone to see your talent, believe in your potential and give you that first professional break… . But in truth, the hardest part about screenwriting is just getting someone to actually read your script from beginning to end.

The good news is that the very people ...

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