The WM Freelance Writers Connection

By Rebecca Sebek Writing a screenplay is easy once you learn how to properly format it. Luckily, there are screenwriting programs such as Final Draft (most popular), Movie Magic Screenwriter, Celtx (free), and other programs to assist you with the process. These programs are fully loaded with features such as an outline, index cards, plot and [...]

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By Rebecca Sebek What I’ve learned about writing since blogging here is I can’t turn off my passion for writing. No matter how hard I try, I can’t turn it off. You may ask, “Why would she want to turn off her passion for writing?” Unfortunately, like many writers, my support system consists of me, [...]

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By Pat Howard What do movies like Braveheart, American Beauty, Good Will Hunting, and Black Swan have in common? “They’re all different, but they’re so beautifully executed,” says Jen Grisanti, author of the new book Story Line. Grisanti, a story consultant and writing instructor, spent 15 years as a television executive and has seen many [...]

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By Pat Howard What if you could maximize your life and career by taking a pill? Would you do it? That’s the question at the center of the new movie Limitless, starring Bradley Cooper.

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By Pat Howard It is hard to make a good living as a freelance writer unless you love to write. For some of us, that passion inspires us to pursue fiction projects like novels or plays. Some of us even dream of seeing our words come to life in movies or TV. These days, making [...]

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