FIND SCREENPLAYS ONLINE
- Indie Film Hustle (IFH) - Screenwriting This link opens in a new window
SCREENWRITING NEWS, NETWORKING, TOOLS AND TUTORIALS
- BBC Writers Room This link opens in a new windowBBC Writersroom is a cross-genre department for scripted content. They work with Drama, Comedy, CBBC, CBeebies, Radio, Online and others. Includes Script Room: BBC system for receiving unsolicited original scripts.
- Black ListThe Black List is an annual survey of unproduced screenplays - the website connects screenwriters to potential readers, buyers and employers. The podcast and blog feature reviews, inspiration, planning advice for writers, story structure assistance, and thoughtful retrospectives on classic and forgotten films. Check out Go Into The Story for insightful round tables and interviews with screenwriters.
- Cinephilia & BeyondWith positive testimonials from the likes of Guillermo del Toro and William Friedkin, Cinephilia & Beyond is a must-visit blog. Filter articles by discipline to search through their wealth of insightful scene breakdowns, film analysis, writing inspiration and practical guidance.
- Cracking Yarns - Allen Palmer This link opens in a new window
Australian screenwriter Allen Palmer created the Cracking Yarns blog to share his expertise in film analysis, story structure and compelling screenwriting.
- Creative ScreenwritingCreative Screenwriting is an online resource for screenwriters with articles, advice and videos on all aspects of screenwriting, as reported by industry experts. Find interviews, reviews, legal information and career assistance.
- Indie Film Hustle (IFH) - Screenwriting This link opens in a new windowFeaturing interviews with writers and other industry professionals, podcasts, planning and career advice for writing in any genre, case studies on the characterisation of great heroes and villains, hundreds of screenplays available to download and much more, IFH is a great resource for aspiring screenwriters.
- International Screenwriters' Association (ISA) This link opens in a new windowFounded by independent filmmakers, ISA is an international community that supports screenwriters with resources and networks. They run podcasts, reviews, classes, contests, feedback and more to help storytellers develop their skills and build a profile.
- Screen Australia - Story Documents This link opens in a new windowGives descriptions for and examples of short documents that shape a screen production. Includes information on synopses, treatments, outlines, bibles and scene breakdowns.
- ScriptwrekedScriptwrecked is a place where aspiring screenwriters can freely ask questions, and obtain help, tips and guidance from writer and screenwriting expert Trevor Mayes. The website is a little tricky to navigate, but there is plenty of valuable information to be found, as well as detailed interviews with working screenwriters. For a fee, Scriptwrecked also provides script notes and script proofreading services.
- Writers & Editors - Film & Theatre This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive list of resources for for screenwriters, playwrights, documentary filmmakers, film critics and cinephiles. Don't let the website design put you off - this is a great collection of links to help you find formatting tools; film and writers' guilds; workshops; interviews; industry news; story writing techniques and more.
- Writers Helping WritersThis site has many one-of-a-kind tools and resources for writers, editors and teachers. There are screen-specific resources, but most of the resources will assist creative writers regardless of medium. Under Tools for Writers, find guides to character arc progression, setting planning, replacing crutch words and more. Writers Helping Writers also run webinars and contain links to many other excellent writing resources.