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60 Best Blogs for Aspiring Screenwriters

October 12th, 2010

Creative industries seem impenetrable for those attemptingto launch their careers, owing to the minimum amount of jobs and exhausting crush of people thinking they

hold the next Citizen Kane in their hot little hands. The film and television industries especially suffer fromthis phenomenon, intimidating many who genuinely have something to offer the mediums. As countless G.Joe episodes have touted, "knowing is half the battle" and this mantra especially applies to aspirantscreenwriters and filmmakers. Staying on top of the latest people, places and pieces, opinions, and trends isalmost as crucial to forging a career as completely understanding the narrative devices that make a scriptstand out. The internet, per usual, delivers on this front with a cascade of reading material poking andprodding every nook and cranny of the cinematic arts. While this list is by no means comprehensive nordoes it dismiss the contributions of other resources out there it does provide a hopefully valuable and
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diverse starting point for anyone hoping to see their stories get told. Screenwriting

1. Go Into The Story: UNC-Chapel Hill and UCLA screenwriting professor Scott Myers updates severtimes a day with wonderfully diverse material suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

2. johnaugust.com: Any screenwriter looking for handy advice should read if not submit to theregular Q&As featured here. In addition to everything else, of course.

3. Complications Ensue: Screenwriting involves television programs and films, and this blog has been

providing valuable advice on both paths since 2004.4. The Thinking Writer: Stay on top of the latest conversations on the screenwriting industry and read

over some nice insights into the creative process.5. by Ken Levine: This Emmy Award-winner thoughtfully dissects television and film with humor a

more than a few great writing lessons.6. Screamwriter: Aspirant screenwriters frustrated with the steady stream of rejections and minimal

leads can certainly relate to the harrowing process of getting produced. Be sure to read the reviews ananalyses of television shows and films as well!

7. Screenwriting from Iowa: Scott W. Smith philosophically peers into screenwriting and the creativeprocess that goes into the craft.

8. Running With My Eyes Closed: Three screenwriters voice their opinions on television, film, digital

media and, of course, their art!9. Screenwriting Basics: As the title promises, Screenwriting Basics offers up a comprehensive

overview of what to do and what to expect when it comes to the film and television industry.10. Sex in a Sub: The self-deprecating, humorous and intelligent William Martell pulls from his

screenwriting and festival juror experience to11. Creative Screenwriting Magazine: Jeff Goldman, senior editor at Creative Screenwriting, posts ale

about his latest podcasts discussing the craft with some of the industry's top performers.12. Screenwriter's Corner: With podcasts, videos, articles reviews and more, Syd Field's Screenwriter's

Corner blog has plenty to pique the interest of the pre-pro.13. Marilyn's Movie Candy: Visit this eclectic blog for some amazing tips and tricks on penning a

rocking screenplay and stimulating the creative glands.14. Just Effing Entertain Me.: Advertising itself as "for the passionate screenwriter," consider this utterengaging and valuable site a must-bookmark.

15. Script:Scriptmagazine presents the latest news, views, people and trends shaping the screenwritingscene today.

16. Shouting into the Wind: One of the most detailed screenwriting blogs around, Shouting into the Wiprovides plenty of great articles on a number of relevant subjects.

17. Bamboo Killers Emily Blake wants to break into screenwriting and production, and her experiencesalong the way make for some excellent lessons for anyone else hoping to pitch and sell their scripts.

18. Scriptshadow: Carefully read over the reviews of screenplays both obscure and well-known for somamazing tips on what to do and what to avoid.

19. Amanda the Aspiring Writer: A professional reader who hopes to someday write a screenplay of hown shares her thoughts on the different trends she routinely observes.

20. Screenwriting TipsYou Hack: Get daily pointers on how to write screenplays that aren't entirelyawful.

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21. Edgar Wright: Fans of Edgar Wright's kinetic, humorous films can turn to his blog and learn all abo
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his creative process.22. Sheri Candler: This marketing and advertising professional specializes in helping independent

filmmakers spread the word about their latest projects.23. The New Adventures of Mr Stephen Fry: The beloved writer and performer and writers weighs in

his latest projects and oh-so-much more, granting readers some insight into how he approaches hisprojects.

24. Kid Sis in Hollywood: For independent filmmakers, most especially those who work in the thriller a

horror genres, the president and CEO of Shero Media (who also writes, produces and directs) offers aincredibly handy resource.

25. Pulp 2.0: Another great blog largely targeting creative types with a passion for the cult and the pulpy26. Ricky GervaisObviously: Take a peek inside the acclaimed comedian's head for insight into how

successful movies and TV shows get made.27. indieWIRE Blogs: Get perspectives from across the independent filmmaking scene through these

exceptionally useful blogs courtesy of indieWIRE and Snag Films.28. News: The Filmmaker Magazine Blog:Filmmaker Magazine is an essential resource for anyone

desiring to shoot a short or a feature-length project.29. The Art of the Title Sequence: Read some seriously cool interviews and analyses by filmmakers wh

delve into the details of their memorable and artistic title sequences.

30. Directors Notes: Independent and world cinema share the spotlight here as an eclectic selection offilmmakers provide perspectives on their chosen art.

31. Lights Film School: Between its technical and creative advice, interviews, equipment reviews,tutorials and competitions, Lights Film School makes for an essential read for the beginnermoviemaker.

32. Blogs at Filmmaking Central: Read up on the latest product reviews and events of interest to bothnovice and seasoned filmmakers and be sure to stop by the rest of the website as well!

33. Editor's Blog at Fest21.com: Follow the latest filmmakers making splashes at festivals worldwide atheir strategies for artistic success.

34. Film Directing and Film Making Tips for the Independent Filmmaker: Film Consultant Peter D.

provides anyone aspiring to work in any aspect of moviemaking with sound advice.35. Deb Patz's F.I.L.M. Blog: Get tips on landing a job in the film and television industry from the authofFilm Production Management 101.

36. All About Film School: Learn how to succeed both in and out of film school with this straightforwarresource.

37. SynapticLight: Filmmaking and social media have begun blending together within the past decade,and this blog looks at how they inextricably intertwine.

38. Independent Lens: PBS provides an amazing forum for independent filmmakers to showcase theirworks and the creativity and labor that went into producing them.

39. Hope for Film: Award-winning producer Ted Hope weighs in on the professional, social, creative anpolitical issues that impact filmmakers today.

40. 1001 Positively True Stories of a Writer/Director: Nearly every corner of filmmaking gets coveredon Angelo Bell's essential blog for the independent creator, so be sure to give him a bookmark!

Film/Television News and Reviews

41. CHUD.com: Members of the Cinematic Happenings Under Development community voice theiropinions on all things related to movies and television. Be sure to read beyond the blogs as well!

42. Film Threat: Film Threat keeps readers updated on the latest movie and television news, with
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interviews, reviews, film festival overviews and much more.43. /Film: Considered one of the best resources for all things related to the cinematic arts, /Film hosts

plenty to keep moviemakers and their audiences interested.44. GreenCine Daily: GreenCine mail-based rental service also offers a lovely film studies and

commentary blog covering every genre imaginable.45. IFC Now: The Independent Film Channel's official blog may not update often, but be sure to visit the

website as well as the archives for everything related to the movie scene outside of Hollywood.

46. Cinematical: Even Moviefone has gotten itself into the film blogging scene, keeping its news andreviews accessible to most audiences.

47. Pajiba: Pajiba's unapologetic approach to reviewing stirs up some (comparatively) long, vibrantconversations in their comments sections!

48. Videogum: This extremely enjoyable blog also looks at viral videos and web series in addition to theusual films and TV programs.

49. Television Without Pity: Television Without Pity certainly delivers on the premise of its title, offerino-holds-barred insight into the best and worst of the small screen in addition to news, interviewsand musings on the medium as well.

50. Bright Lights After Dark: Stop by theBright Lights Film Journal's official blog for razor-sharpinsights and critiques of today's film and television scene.

51. Film Blog at The Guardian: All of the contributors here at the oh-so-imaginatively titled Film Blogcover an interesting and eclectic mix of news, critiques, reviews, interviews and events fromindependent and mainstream sources worldwide. The Guardian also keeps the TV & Radio Blog aswell.

52. Women and Hollywood: Save for actresses conforming to very strict, very arbitrary standards ofbeauty, the contributions of women in Hollywood go almost entirely ignored. Melissa Silverstein hopto change that using her strong feminist voice.

53. Cartoon Brew: Explore the wonderful and oft-overlooked world of animation with Cartoon Brew'sfantastic selection of videos, commentary, news and insights.

54. The A.V. Club: Although a general pop culture resource, The A.V. Club plays host to some of the

Internet's sharpest interviewers, reviews and media insights. Everyone wanting to enter into film ortelevision should archive binge their extensive offerings.55. Ain't It Cool News: The steady stream of DVD, movie, television and comic book news can get

extremely overwhelming after a while, but this blog remains one of the most trusted and populararound.

56. UGO: Hit up UGO for the latest news and reviews from the movie, television and video game frontswith almost all genres considered.

57. Category D: Dissect the media with an academic scalpel, courtesy of Temple University's ever-insightful Chris Cagle.

58. Observations on film art: Aspirant screenwriters wanting to focus on creating experimental or artfilms should read Kristin Thompson and David Bordwell's detailed, intelligent opinions and

observations.59. Movie Morlocks: Contributors at Turner Classic Movies' Movie Morlocks blog absolutely love

delving into the most niche, obscure films they can find but they don't ignore the assets of the wellknown ones!

60. Blogs at Movie City News: Keep track of Hollywood above and below the metaphorical "ground"through this impressively thorough resource.

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