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Hi, I have a question about writing a screenplay that is loosly based on a book. Would I have to get the rights to the books or can I go ahead and write it as long as I'm not copying anything in the book? For example, I read a R.L. Stine book and I liked the idea and from that I got another...

Does anybody know any low cost editing software that i can use for a windows computer? I want to learn how to edit. thanks, BWC

Which of these is more important to focus on in a screenplay. I've heard some writers focus on theme others on characters and others on story. Which is more important in you opinion? I'm stuck on a screenplay because I don't know on which I should focus more. Thanks, BWC

Hi, like the title says are the characters copyrighted automatically when you write a script? I was going to copyright some superheroes I came up with but I found out it takes about a year to get an official notification from the US Copyright office so I thought that I should use them in a short...

hmmmm, i had an idea like that one. I got it after watching Pans Labyrinth because I thought it was going to be about a girl stuck in a labyrinth and had to find herself out. Labyrinth on the other hand, was closer to that but it wasn't dark like I would've liked it to be. Good luck on the...

A also got an idea for a movie on female hitwomen in Mexico, but I'm sure if I even try to look for one to interview I'd probably get kidnapped and never heard from again....but good luck on that crime movie, I'd really like to see a good movie with female criminals, I think its a good idea.

I also got about 40 movie concepts which I've narrowed down to about 20 that I will write. I think you should pick the ones you really have a passion for doing thats what I did, I was stressing over getting them done so no one would get to my idea before me, so I narrowed it down to about 20+.

This question has probably already been asked, but since I havent seen it I'll post it. For writer/directors or aspiring ones, if you could have the money to direct a movie you've written or plan on writing what would it be? If I had the money to do that I'd direct a movie based on the story the...

Thanks for the offer! I will defenitly send it to you when I have it written. Right now I don't have anything written at the moment. I'm still writing the treatment.

Thanks for all the help. I was really worried because my main character is the good guy but the way he was coming out, he didnt seem to likeable. But I think I do got a good story that will keep a reader interested and I'll look for ways to make him a little more likable so the reader isnt just...

Like the title says, does my main character have to be liked? He's not the bad guy, though, I just dont know if its ok to make him not too likeable. Thanks, bwc

Hi, In my screenplay I want to use a line from a song. My question is if I can get sued for using it. I'm not going to name the song or the band in the screenplay. Thanks BWC

Ok thanks, I understand, I was just wondering that for a while. Thanks everyone for clearing that up.

Hi, I was wondering if I could copyright the name I want for my production company, even if I'm not able to make any films at the moment. Also, if I Can write screenokays and put them under that production company name? Last, if i want to copyright treatments do i have to pay the fee for each of...

I just want to know which ones are in your opinion best for a beginner. One that is affordable and good. I'm looking for one anywhere from 1k-5k. I'm not actually going to film anything anytime soon so I just want to know which one(s) I should consider buying when I've raised money.