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Your Screenwriter Networking Prompts of the Week

Networking. For screenwriters. It’s more than just making connections—it’s about building relationships that could lead to creative collaborations and open doors. So for this week, we’re focusing on ways to strengthen and expand your professional network with some direct, actionable prompts.

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Your Five Screenplay Marketing Prompts of the Week

Screenwriting isn’t just about writing scripts—it’s about being ready to promote your work when the opportunity presents itself. But what are the items you need to help get your script read by the right decision-makers? That is exactly what we’re focusing on for this week’s Screenplay Marketing Prompts.

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Screenwriter Marketing Prompts - November 4th-8th, 2024

It’s time to kick off a new week with purpose! Writing is crucial, but so is taking those extra steps to build your network and put your work in front of the right people. So here are your practical, actionable screenwriter marketing and career prompts of the week.

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31 Days of Horror: Screenwriter's Halloween Watchlist 2024

Looking for fresh inspiration for your horror scripts this spooky season? You’re in the right place because we’ve curated an epic Halloween watchlist that spans decades, countries, and subgenres—designed specifically for screenwriters like you.

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The 40 Literary Terms that ALL Writers Must Know

One of the best ways to make your writing pop and leap off of the page is to understand the ingredients you should be cooking with. That is why it is critical to learn and understand these 40 key literary terms.

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