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Most articles were written by SL's M Walker. They are based not only on the writer's own experiences, but on the collective wisdom of various screenwriting gurus and industry insiders. All articles originally appeared in ScriptLinks monthly newsletters.




Art of the Rewrite - writing is rewriting, thoughts on the process


Competitions: What To Look For - pros and cons of screenwriting contests


Common Things New Screenwriters Do Wrong - some common mistakes new screenwriters make


Consider Shorts - why and how to write a short script


First Pages - make an impression with those all-important first script pages


Producers: Queries and Submissions - due diligence, protection, tips


Scam Agents - signs of a disreputable agent


 Screenwriting School (Or Not) - pros and cons of pursuing a formal education in screenwriting, plus some of the top schools


Story Before Script - steps to take before writing a screenplay


Ten Things To Do With Dialogue - tips on what to include and what to avoid in writing dialogue
(Written by: Keith Digby and Brian Paisley of West Coast Screenwriting)


Those Who Can't Write, Direct - the temptations of prematurely directing your own screenplay


Why Join A Screenwriting Group? - the benefits of being an active group member


Writing Movie Genres - know the film genres in order to market your screenplay


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