At the fabulous Central Coast Writers Conference, SoCreate conducts interviews of all of the conference speakers. I had the honor of being one of them. As SoCreate rolls out the interview clips of other writers adding their perspectives, I’ll add them here to help you learn how to sell your screenplay. Continue reading
Category Archives: Screenwriting
Jeanne’s Screenwriting Tips: Outlining a Story
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Jeanne Veillette Bowerman explores different techniques for outlining a script to help you find one that works best for you. Continue reading
Jeanne’s Screenwriting Tips: Selling a Screenplay
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Script Magazine editor, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman shares how selling a screenplay is about more than just good writing. Continue reading
Writing Routine and Goals
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Finding time to write is the number one issue for writers. It’s never easy balancing our working and family lives with our creative goals. Take a peek at some tips on juggling everything and still getting words on the page. … Continue reading
Writing Partnerships
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Writing with someone isn’t the easiest thing to do, but it can be the best thing you ever do for your career. With screenwriting being such a collaborative medium, it’s critical you know how to compromise without feeling compromised. I … Continue reading
Success
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So many writers measure “success” as selling a script or novel. But what if success was something different, like simply writing because you love it? I explore all levels of success and share my take on the every-changing bar. Success: … Continue reading
Story Ideas
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Coming up with compelling story ideas isn’t easy, but it’s essential for your success as a writer. The following articles are my thoughts on finding just the right idea for your story. Story Ideas: Balls of Steel™: Pursuit of the … Continue reading
Social Media
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Not all screenwriters live in Los Angeles. But how can a writer on the other side of the country make connections? Social media is a great way. However, there are rules of online engagement that could increase your odds of … Continue reading
Rewriting
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Writing is rewriting. We may know that, but we may not like the rewriting process. Learn invaluable tips on rewriting a screenplay to help ease the pain of the dreaded rewrite. Rewriting: Balls of Steel™: Grab an Actor… and Listen … Continue reading
Rejection
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The life of a screenwriter is full of rejection. How you handle getting a “pass” on your script can make or break your career. Believe me, I’ve had my fair share of rejection and want to share with you how … Continue reading