Hallelujah! There is such liberation in Anne Carson’s advice. We spend so much time agonising over what to write that we become hopelessly attached to the results. But not everything we write deserves to survive.
So, cut! Cut! Cut!
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What’s your favorite back-to-school movie in the drama genre? I can think of a few powerful ones that teach us a thing or two, so join me on Substack for the conversation! #writing #screenwriting #drama #film

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"Commit to my voice and no one else's."
- Soman Chainani

@somanc
The School for Good Evil | Kali Ma | Boys of Film: In too Deep
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In the 18+ years I've hosted Go Into The Story, I've interviewed 200+ screenwriters and filmmakers. There are 10 traits and skills I've heard over and over in those conversations which YOU can focus on to develop as a screenwriter. gointothestory.blcklst.com/10-screenwri... #screenwriting #scriptsky

🚨 FINAL DEADLINE ALERT: Do you have a FEATURE as groundbreaking as Everything Everywhere All at Once, as thrilling as Oppenheimer, as hilarious as Barbie, or a PILOT as bold as Stranger Things and as mind-bending as Squid Game?

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Quick video about a very annoying #screenwriting habit: the villain stands there, gun trained on the protagonist, but instead of simply killing our hero he feels the need to recount and explain his entire nefarious plot.

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The Unity Arc is the most common narrative archetype and lies at the core of the Protagonist's psychological journey. Here is the latest in my 6-part lecture series on Plot. www.patreon.com/GoIntoTheSto... #storytelling #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky

One of the simplest techniques horror writers use to hook readers is to include something slightly...uncanny. Works for ANY genre.

More on the uncanny: youtu.be/cDYvs_RgzL8?...

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That’s an inciting incident if I ever saw one…

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Grateful to have known Rj Mitte and Michael Madsen #directing #Acting #Screenwriting

1 SPOT LEFT‼️ 4 MORE DAYS: Who better to help you nail your 🎥 structure than Craig (sold 22 features 🎞️). You'll learn deeper structure in this *online* class + get an entire session devoted to pitching yours out for fixes & story notes! bit.ly/4hBavqk #screenwriting #writingcommunity

Meet our TV Pilot 1-Hour Grand Prize Winners! These writers will get an inside look at the industry, learn from experienced TV professionals and build connections. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ #screenwriting

https://www.shorescripts.com/2026-tv-mentorship-program-results/

My short film script became an Austin Film Festival Second Rounder, top 25% of ~12,000 submissions! 🎬✨

In 2026, I vowed to stop listening to the lizard voice and be delusional. So write the book. Make the film. Submit the script. Be delusional. Do it anyway. 💛

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New Screenwriter just starting out? Here’s exactly what I’d do now. #genxstoryteller #screenwriters #screenwriting #writingcareer

INTRODUCING our October 2026 ISA Staff Picks! 🎉 These projects and their writers are now being submitted to agents, managers, producers, and production companies.

#networkISA #InternationalScreenwritersAssociation #screenwriting #screenwritingcommunity #writing