Tip #8! 1) Start with a better opening scene – Your opening scene is everything, not just because it kick-starts your story, but because it’s when you’re being judged the harshest. The battle between writer and reader is usually won or lost early on. So don’t give us some “decent” opening scene. Whether you’re writing […]

Genre: Drama Premise: (from Black List) Based on a true story, Dale Julin (a low-level Fresno affiliate morning show host) stumbles upon the biggest story of his life – and though he has reached the midpoint of his career without ever being a “real journalist” – risks his safety and his marriage to uncover the […]

Genre: TV Pilot (Drama) Premise: An “upstairs/downstairs” look at the daily activities that plague one of the most exclusive country clubs in the country. About: This is a project David O Russell (American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) was spearheading with Susannah Grant (Erin Brokovich, Party of Five). Apparently the two went their separate ways over […]

Genre: Drama – Thriller Premise: When a man’s wife goes missing, he finds himself quickly becoming the number 1 suspect. About: Gone Girl was a hugely popular book that sold millions of copies. The author, Gillian Flynn, sold the rights to 20th Century Fox and, soon after, the great David Fincher came on to direct. […]

Read the latest amateur scripts below and vote for the best while offering constructive criticism! Want to receive the scripts in advance? Opt in to get the newsletter! TITLE: Big Brother GENRE: Drama LOGLINE: When a busy executive travels to a small village to investigate his brother’s disappearance, the locals and the atmosphere have an […]