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• All About Screenwriting

  http://www.angelfire.com/movies/coolscreenwriter/
  Information such as plot structure, agents and clubs. Also includes several screenplays.

• alt.screenwriters

  http://www.altscreenwriters.com/
  Terry Borst began writing under the alt.screenwriters column banner in 1996. Occasional posts continue to discuss the collision of contemporary screenwriting and media convergence.

• BBC Online - The Writers' Room

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/
  Learn how to write for and submit scripts to the BBC.

• Big Think - Interview with Script Guru Robert Mckee

  http://bigthink.com/videos/big-think-interview-with-robert-mckee
  An exclusive interview with screenwriting guru Robert Mckee in video.

• BlackScreenplays.com

  http://www.blackscreenplays.com/
  A resource site on writing screenplays about the African-American community.

• Canadian Screenwriter Magazine

  http://www.wgc.ca/resources/digital_cs_issues.html
  Industry magazine published quarterly, with selected articles available on the site. Digital copy available free with password given on the site.

• CineStory

  http://cinestory.org/
  National non-profit screenwriter's organization that helps emerging screenwriters hone their craft and find alternative access to the screen.

• Comedy Screenplays

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Comedy_Screenplays/
  Free forum for screenwriters who specialize in writing feature length comedies.

• Complications Ensue

  http://complicationsensue.blogspot.com/
  The craft of writing for games, TV and movies, by a working writer, Alex Epstein.

• Cracking Yarns

  http://www.crackingyarns.com.au/
  Allen Palmer's site with screenwriting tips and courses.

• Creative COW Screenwriting Articles

  http://www.creativecow.net/articles/screenwriting.html
  A selection of articles about screen writing by Rob Gregory-Browne.

• Creative Screenwriting Magazine

  http://www.creativescreenwriting.com/
  Selected articles from the publication, available online.

• Diary of a Second City Sketch Writer's Show

  http://www.aspencarpetdesigns.com/2nd_city.html
  Jerry M. Krull's diary of putting together a sketch comedy show. His personal experience with The Second City Comedy Writing program in Chicago, IL. Writing and audition tips.

• Done Deal

  http://www.donedealpro.com/
  Resources for script sales in Hollywood, along with interviews, advice, and contact information for agencies and production companies.

• Film Script Writing

  http://www.filmscriptwriting.com/
  A site full of tricks and tips to help the film script writer.

• Hollywood Dreams

  http://www.sideroad.com/hollywood/
  Story of hope and faith and trying to sell a screenplay by Canadian writer Beverley Wood.

• Hollywood Scriptwriter

  http://www.hollywoodscriptwriter.com/
  The entertainment industry's trade paper specifically written for screenwriters. Subscription information available.

• How To Write Film Scripts & Screenplays

  http://ljaggard.my3gb.com/
  Larry A. Jaggard, How to write film scripts, screenplays and movie treatments for review.

• Inktip

  http://www.inktip.com/
  Every week, up to eight screenwriters sell or option their scripts on our site. Sell your script. Get your screenplay seen by producers, production companies and literary agents.

• LA Screenwriter

  http://la-screenwriter.com/
  Screenwriting tools, resources, and advice for established and novice writers alike

• Legion of Decency

  http://the-legion-of-decency.blogspot.com/
  The business of screenwriting by Jim Henshaw in Ontario, Canada.

• MovieBytes.com

  http://www.moviebytes.com/
  Features a database of screenwriting contests, script sales, literary agencies, film producers, and publishes an email newsletter.

• Our Pitch Sessions to Star Trek

  http://members.tripod.com/tjulian/
  Behind the walls at Deep Space Nine and Voyager Pitches. Real insight into how the pitch process works.

• Salon - Schmucks With Underwoods

  http://www.salon.com/2007/10/25/norman/
  Article about screenwriting from Laura Miller.

• Screenplay Europe

  http://the-script.blogspot.com/
  News about movie scripts from a European perspective, focusing on releases, quotes and prizes.

• Screenplay Wire

  http://www.screenplaywire.com/
  Parody for new scriptwriters on writing tips and how to sell or "pitch" a screenplay.

• ScreenplayFest Philadelphia

  http://www.screenplayfest.com/
  A free writer's community: upload ideas, and scripts, share feedback with other writers, meet new friends. They also have a script contest.

• Screenwriter's Corner

  http://www.screenwriterscorner.com/
  Companion to Syd Field's official site offers free email, forums, chat rooms, tips, tutorials and online screenwriting classes.

• Screenwriters at Scriptmania

  http://screenwriters.scriptmania.com/index.html
  Links to entertainment news, film festivals, screenwriting competitions, and software.

• Screenwriters Daily

  http://screenwritersdaily.com/
  Contains movie reviews, addresses for production companies, chat, and forums.

• Screenwriters Federation of America

  http://www.screenwritersfederation.org/
  A professional portal for working and aspiring screenwriters globally.

• Screenwriting

  http://www.screenwriting.com/
  Offers resources and tips for writing and formatting a screenplay and improve script writing skills.

• Screenwriting Goldmine Blog

  http://www.screenwritinggoldmine.com/blog/
  Blog written by professional British screenwriter, giving insight into working in the industry, free screenwriting tips, and a detailed step by step screenwriting training package.

• Screenwriting Help for Beginners

  http://www.thebarebonesbookofscreenwriting.blogspot.com/
  Screenwriting tricks, tips, information and resources for screenwriters starting out.

• Screenwriting News - The 10-Page Torture Test

  http://10ptt.com/smf/index.php/topic,116.0.html
  Screenwriting related posts.

• Screenwriting Secrets

  http://www.screenwritingsecrets.com/
  Offers free eBook with tips and strategies for aspiring screenwriters.

• Screenwriting.info

  http://www.screenwriting.info/
  Step by step guide from the mechanics of writing to style.

• Script Gang

  http://www.scriptgang.com/
  Online magazine for screen writers. Story board plot lines, write scripts formatted to the Hollywood standard and network with other writers.

• Script Magazine

  http://www.scriptmag.com/
  Screenwriter's resources, chats, script writing articles, online classes, screenplay links, supplies, and screenplay competition.

• Script Tips

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scripttips/
  Weekly email newsletter sent by working writer with BBC Radio and theater credits. Gives tips for individuals working on stage, TV, or radio scripts.

• Scriptfirm

  http://gideonsway.wordpress.com/
  A practical site on the technique and business of screenwriting to help improve your scripts and boost your career.

• ScriptFLY

  http://scriptfly.com/
  Spec market listings and articles for writers.

• Scriptologist.com

  http://www.scriptologist.com/screenwriting.xml
  An instructional Web site, provides step-by-step instructional advice about the art and business of screenwriting.

• Scriptwrights

  http://www.scriptwrights.com/
  An independent member-run screenplay development group that concentrates on commercially viable screenplays. Founded in March 2004, membership is limited to 16 professional level writers.

• Scriptwriter's Life

  http://www.scriptwriterslife.co.uk/
  The advice-on-a-page diagram created by writers, for writers.

• Scriptwriters.biz

  http://www.scriptwriters.biz/
  Script chart compiling screenwriting formulas, superimposed on the three act structure.

• Scriptwriting Secrets

  http://www.scriptwritingsecrets.com/
  Hypertexted writing guide covering the elements of a script, advanced formatting and what to do with a finished script.

• Story Notes Newsletter

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StoryNotesNewsletter
  A free newsletter devoted to the craft of screenwriting, by Jeff Newman. New articles monthly, plus access to back issues on site.

• Syd Field

  http://www.sydfield.com/
  Offers free email, message forums and chat rooms.

• The Green Light

  http://www.the-greenlight.com/
  Interviews with industry professionals. Articles about screenwriting. Story structure and worksheet downloads.

• The Lonely Keyboard

  http://lonelykeyboard.com/
  Real advice from working professionals on the art, craft, and business of screenwriting.

• The Script Lab

  http://www.thescriptlab.com/
  A screenwriting news and screenplay educational magazine. Guiding writers from script development through to sale and production.

• The Script Vault

  http://www.thescriptvault.com/
  UK based script service.

• The Single Screenwriter

  http://www.singlescreenwriter.com/
  Screenwriting advice, humor, and news from the trenches.

• The Television Writers Vault

  http://www.tvwritersvault.com/
  Project database used by writers, creators, and producers to pitch and sell original show ideas, scripts, and properties for development and production in all genres of televised entertainment.

• The Thinking Writer

  http://www.thinkingwriter.com/
  Non-commercial website includes how-to columns, recommended reading, a creative word list, and links to daily entertainment news, current script sales, online screenplay repositories, and other screenwriter's resources.

• Travel Day

  http://myfilmproject09.blogspot.com/
  Jim Makichuk,in film and television for well over thirty years: soundman, news cameraman,commercial writer, director, producer and screenwriter.

• TV Writer

  http://tvwriter.net/
  Larry Brody's guide to writing for TV.

• What a Script

  http://whatascript.com/
  Learn the screenwriting craft from experts and characters of screenplays while having fun.

• Where's the Drama?

  http://www.wheresthedrama.com/
  Explores mediunistic, character-based dramatic storytelling for the big and small screen. Hosted by script doctor, Billy Marshall Stoneking.

• Wordplayer

  http://www.wordplayer.com/
  Forum run by working screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio.

• WriteMovies.com

  http://www.writemovies.com/
  For screenwriters and playwrights. Offers a writing contest, a collection of produced studio and indie scripts, writer mentoring, script consulting and possible free pitch to agencies and production companies, and "The Confidential Studio Manual".

• Writers Store eZine

  http://writersstore.com/
  A free, bi-weekly newsletter with articles, advice columns, screenwriting news from recognized Industry authors and educators.

• Your No Budget Screenplay

  http://yournobudgetscreenplay.blogspot.com/
  A blog site designed by a low budget film maker to show in the form of simple post what is meant by the terms low and or no budget screenplays.

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