by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) You may not know Boaz Yakin by name, but you definitely know his films. He’s the writer behind an eclectic group of titles ranging from Now You See Me to Prince of Persia to Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. He was also the director of the beloved Remember the Titans. Boaz’s latest... Continue Reading →
Rick Ramage On His Career As a Successful Screenwriter
by Ashley Scott Meyers This week I talk with screenwriter Rick Ramage who wrote The Proposition with Kenneth Branagh and Stigmata starring Patricia Arquette. We talk about how he broke into the business and how he has maintained a successful career. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast by clicking here or... Continue Reading →
Is Your Attitude Affecting Your Screenwriting Career?
by Fin Wheeler Every time an award-winning screenwriter gives an interview, the reporter inevitably asks what they consider the essential elements to success in screenwriting. Just as inevitably, the successful subject responds that talent, determination, hard work, luck, and the right attitude are fundamental ingredients in gaining and maintaining a high profile as a professional... Continue Reading →
To Live In LA or Not: The Screenwriter’s Paradox
by Fin Wheeler Every screenwriting manual tells you to move to LA. Now. Or yesterday. Friends and relatives ask when you will. It used to be seen as a rite of passage, a sign that you were serious about your screenwriting career. But the way the Industry runs today, with script-hosting sites, job listings sites,... Continue Reading →
Your Screenwriting Career Explained: A Conversation with Lee Jessup
by Angela Bourassa For every aspiring screenwriter, it seems like there are a dozen script consultants and contests and coverage services. Don’t get me wrong – in the giant heap of script advisers, there are plenty of people who really can help you bring your writing up to a professional level. But who can help... Continue Reading →