by BlueCat | Nov 18, 2024 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
All screenwriters have the judgment to see unfavorable or unfair situations coming a mile away. But how might our own personal attitudes towards the practice of our writing craft derail us from a genuinely successful and profitable career? Here are 7...
by BlueCat | Nov 11, 2024 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
Is there a right way and a wrong way to approach the act structure of your story? Many screenwriters think about their scripts as having three acts. Others write two acts. Still others use a four act approach. And then there are those who don’t even think about...
by BlueCat | Jun 7, 2023 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
Our writers often ask what screenwriting tips we can give to a successful script submission to a writing contest. Here are six reasons why writers win BlueCat: Writing for the Screen Screenwriting is the craft of describing a story which an audience will watch on a...
by BlueCat | Oct 18, 2022 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
How a writer communicates the pictures on the screen into their script is key to effectively engaging the reader and the audience. What should scene description include and why does it matter? Watch Gordy discuss how emotionally rich storytelling starts with polished...
by BlueCat | Oct 11, 2022 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
Some people never hear their scripts read out loud during the development process. Are table readings important? What role do they play in script development? Gordy shares his experiences on the essential role table readings play. Our 2023 competition is open! Receive...
by BlueCat | Oct 5, 2022 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
There are a lot of linear and formulaic ways to build character. Can a writer find their characters through story discovery? Check out our video and please share your experiences of building unforgettable characters. Our 2023 competition is open! Receive written...
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