Screenwriting Forum

If you're new to this forum come in here, start a new thread to say 'Hi' and tell us a little bit about yourself... who you are, where you're from, what made you start writing, what movies you like, jobs you've had, what kind of stories you want to tell...

From 'What is an INT.' to 'how do I lay out a script on the page' to 'Why will no-one read my 320 page work of genius' - all those basic questions to be talked about here.

The Art and Craft of screenwriting itself. Everything about the writing process, from generating ideas, story structure, how to write dialogue, how to build your ending - all the way through to how best to handle those devastating fifth draft rewrite notes. Blank page to final draft - writing and rewriting - all that entails.

Screenplay software, screenwriting packages, brainstorming tools - if it's software, and you use it while you write, give us the good - and the bad.

Discuss the subtle and critical art of writing query letters.

Talk about your all time favorites, classics, disasters.

Caught up on The Wire? Dreaming of the OC? Fawlty Towers make you laugh? Maybe you're a Doctor Who addict. Sit down and tell us all about it.

Think David Chase burned out? Dennis Potter make you cry? Still loving Emeric Pressburger? Talk about your favorite writers and their work.

General writing conversation

Got a great logline? Post it in here, and see if other people agree.

For discussion of your writing. Create a new thread for your writing sample. Whole scripts down to a scene. Anything over a couple of pages should be attached as a .txt or a .pdf format file. Please keep comments constructive - it's the easiest thing in the world to shred a script - what counts is making it better. Please use common sense when posting - this is a family friendly forum.

Post your completed scripts for the world to marvel at. This is your chance to impress the passing Studio Exec. Note the word 'completed' - please use the Goldmine Workshop above if the script is still a work in progress and you are looking for notes or development advice. (As commenting is disabled and this area of the board is now a pure screenplay showcase, if you are looking for feedback on your work we strongly recommend that you post a poll with your script. Just two options - Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down - will allow people to vote on your writing!)

To continue the group writing project.

The art of the pitch, and meeting etiquette/successes/disasters.

You can't sell a script if you don't know who to approach. List names and companies of those in a position to buy scripts.

Had a good/bad/indifferent experience with a studio or a prodco? Tell us about it.

Post your CVs and details and anything you want really. Generally, for you to network shamelessly.

News from movie and tv industry worldwide.

Help us all keep an eye on the market by posting any script sales you know about.

Script related job vacancies.

Discuss how you get represented - who's looking for new clients, who's on your side, what they can do for you - and who to avoid.

Post any screenwriting opportunities.

Other matters not covered above.

Details of worldwide screenwriting competitions. Some of these places are highly reputable and can lead to great things. Some are not. Just because a contest is listed in here does not mean I or the Goldmine endorse it. Please do your own due diligence before parting with any money.

The clever writer reads as much as they write. Use this forum to post links to sites that let you read professional screenplays.

Post links to interesting places with a screenwriting angle.

Good or bad experiences with those people who read your work for money. Recommendations and warnings.

Get away from your desk, hook up, network, and learn.

Screenwriting Goldmine related news.

I give away much stuff on this forum. This tells you what's happening this month.

Funny stories, general chat that doesn't fit anywhere else, limericks, industry gossip (this forum will be checked regularly and libel removed so please think before you post).

You've done good? Tell us what happened.

This place is pretty good, I know, but it can always be better.

Let's see what emerges...

For discussion of your writing. Create a new thread for your writing sample. Anything over a couple of pages should be attached as a .txt or a .pdf format file. Please keep comments constructive - it's the easiest thing in the world to shred a script - what counts is making it better. THIS FORUM IS NOW PASSWORD PROTECTED FOR PRIVACY. PLEASE PM ME FOR THE PASSWORD. I've also removed the need for moderation on the attachments - I'm sure we can all combine to make sure there are no unsuitable posts for the minors that do read this board.

Anything you want to talk about EXCEPT screenwriting...