HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY?

A few weeks? A few months? Years? Final Draft looks at how long it takes to write a screenplay for an industry professional, what that entails and how to start thinking in terms of pages, not days.

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CONGRATULATIONS 2023 BIG BREAK QUARTERFINALISTS

We received close to 10,000 submissions this year, making our decisions even harder than usual. This year’s Quarter Finalist scripts blew us away with their characters, storytelling and screenwriting craft. Congratulations to all the writers who have made it this far!

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WHAT DO LITERARY REPS LOOK FOR IN SCREENPLAYS?

Final Draft and Coverfly held a Q&A with Verve Literary Agent David Boxerbaum to find out how to give your script the best shot with literary reps. Here are some highlights from the conversation (you can also view the entire Zoom chat here!).

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HOW CLICHES CAN HELP YOU WRITE BETTER

The word “cliché” is usually one that makes a writer cringe. But what if you could use a cliché to your advantage? Here are several successful ways you can add the dreaded cliche to your writing toolbox.

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HOW TO DEVELOP GREAT CHARACTERS

Developing great characters for your movie or TV show is crucial for success in Hollywood. It helps you sell scripts, attract stars and create a name for yourself. Here are 5 steps to creating great characters.

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