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Best Screenplay Contenders – part one
A lot of notices are zipping around about various ‘best screenplay’ nominations for 2011. And a few of them have a love/hate relationship with general audiences, so I thought I’d offer a mashup of...
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1st 10 pages Setting Genre Tone and Plot
The 1st 10 pages — you’ve heard and read countless times how important they are (regardless of whether you are writing a novel or screenplay) – so important — they are the genesis of this site. If you...
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The brain’s secret to the financial success of your stories
Brain Pickings is a wonderful resource that merges art, story, science and creativity. Today, less than one week after I started working on a new project about a battle with FDA so they will allow new...
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For Your Consideration – ARGO – 41 Scenes in 10 Pages
It’s been a while since I’ve done a 1st 10 pages breakdown, a lot of that has to do with posting screenplay files, but this time of year studios have been throwing screenplay junkies a bone. Since the...
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John Green’s ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ Exclusive – 1st 10 pages
Award winning author John Green (LOOKING FOR ALASKA, OUR TOWN) gives us a sneak peek at his upcoming book, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS. These 1st 10 pages speak for themselves. Exclusive excerpt of ‘The...
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Writing for animation and children + a 1st 10 pages bonus and more!
It’s quite possible you are writing, or at least have an idea for, something that would make a fantastic animated film and you don’t even know it. I’m developing an animation project and in doing so...
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A Super… Incredibles… 1st 10 pages and more…
Last week news hit that the sequel to the Disney/Pixar film THE INCREDIBLES is in the works (which means it’s quite a ways out) so to hold us over, why not take a look at the 1st 10 pages of a...
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THE JUDGE – from the blacklist to Team Downey to the synergy of art and life
This week Robert Downey Jr and his wife Susan release the first production under the Team Downey banner. It’s a slight departure from the franchises that have made him the highest paid actor in H’wood....
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Visiting TOMORROWLAND: When Theme Overpowers Plot
Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the...
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PAN – What went wrong? A 1st 10 pages bonus.
Whether you’ve seen the ads during the month’s long blitz or heard about the critical reviews, you’re more than likely familiar with the recent release of PAN. The writer, an avid fan of the source...
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A Whirlwind of Welcomes, Thanks, and Creative Tips for Writing
The past few days have seen a huge surge in followers to 1st 10 pages, so I welcome you all! This is mostly thanks to being listed on The Write Life’s list of top 100 sites for writers. What an...
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A character with eternal appeal – A Tarzan 1st 10 pages of the original story
The Legend of Tarzan, Lord Greystoke, Lord of the Jungle, Apeman, whatever you …
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Hey! They stole my idea!
Not really, but you’d be surprised how often this concern comes up. As …
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Should you write a blog?
Many writers have launched their novel or screenwriting careers by first being a …
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ARRIVAL, LA LA LAND and A MONSTER CALLS 1st 10 Pages Triple Shot.
While there is certainly never a shortage of book to screen adaptations, as …
View ArticleCOMING SOON: THE READERS’ LIST
The top screenplays as judged by competition and industry readers Everyday well-written, strong …
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