Subject Guide: Screenwriting

The 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.

With 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.

Creative 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.

Scriptwrecked 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.

This 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.