Which contests are worth your time, what do readers want, and how can you jump-start your career. We're going to answer all those questions! There are a lot of aspiring screenwriters out there, which means there are a lot of scripts. One estimate from the WGA claims that about 50,000 new scripts are registered with the guild every year. So how do you stand out from the crowd? A lot of writers have turned to screenwriting contests. Screenwriting contests can be an effective way to differentiate yourself from your peers. Being able to say something like “I won the Super Cool Screenwriting Competition in 2017” is kind of a big deal -- and it’ll definitely get the attention of agents and managers. But when you’re planning to enter a screenwriting contest, there are a few things you should know. In this post, you're going to learn the in's out's and what have you's when it comes to screenwriting contests. I can't guarantee you will win any, but I can guarantee you'll have a much better shot than you do if you DON'T read this! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 18 June, 2019