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You can't win if you don't enter!
At InkTip, we have 20+ years of experience working with producers, helping them connect with talented writers through our site. We're keenly aware of the process of how producers search for their next project and have implemented that knowledge into forming our new Pitch to Page screenwriting contest! Read More
Don't overthink it. We're here to help!
You've crafted the perfect logline. It succinctly encapsulates the premise of your story while leaving enough intrigue for a producer to want to read more. Does that mean you're ready to go? In the words of famed college football analyst Lee Corso, "Not so fast, my friend." You're neglecting one very important and often overlooked aspect of the pitching process: the synopsis. Read More
Who is actually in control?
In its most basic sense, a scene should aim to either move the plot forward or reveal character, ideally both. A scene typically has the following elements... Read More
At InkTip, we understand the importance of a good logline. Loglines are a producer's first impression of your screenplay. Your logline should also be a very brief, yet enticing, introduction to your script to make people want to read it. We've provided some tips to take into account when constructing the best logline for your script. Read More
R-Patz loves good low-budget material.
One way to help increase the odds of your script not only being optioned, but produced, is if it is written for a low-budget. Producers don't just option scripts to stockpile them like a baseball card collection. They are looking for projects they're passionate enough about that they want to make it. Read More
Streaming platforms are full of indie gems!
For screenwriters and filmmakers it's beneficial to see good examples of how modern films are telling effective stories on low-budgets. The lower the budget, the more enticing it is to potential investors and producers to want to make it. No matter how great a script is, an astronomical budget could kill it before it even gets any momentum. Read More
Never stop looking for themes that resonate with you.
Every screenwriter has had to answer this question in one form or another, "What is your story REALLY about?" What this question is actually asking is, "What themes are you exploring in this script?" Read More
When you pitch, writing your personal message should be a first thought, not an afterthought. Here are some tips to help you succeed. Read More
A producer opening a suitcase of golden loglines.
Your logline is the difference between getting read or getting scrolled past. I know because I've done both. Read More
Avoid rookie mistakes when writing.
I landed my first screenwriting gig in 1978. Nobody had heard of Robert McKee or Syd Field, you wrote on a typewriter, and you researched in a library. Read More
