Finishing a Screenplay and Getting It Ready for Market

Overview

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Dive into a comprehensive two-hour video interview with LA4hire's Wendy Kram, exploring the intricacies of completing a screenplay and preparing it for the market. Gain valuable insights on the writing process, character development, and script structure. Learn how to determine when your screenplay is ready for submission, effective strategies for marketing your work, and common pitfalls to avoid. Discover techniques for refining your script, including cutting unnecessary elements and enhancing character depth. Benefit from Kram's industry expertise as she shares tips on rewriting and polishing your screenplay to maximize its market potential.

Syllabus

Intro
What were you thinking
What is it about writers that interest you
How does a writer know their screenplay is ready for market
Is it possible to finish a screenplay so fast
How to let people know your screenplay is ready
Cut out the dull bits
When the writer tells you everything
Characters and structure
Rewriting a script