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These are 10 questions about screenwriting and screenwriters. I know these are a lot of questions, but I had them for a while and feel you could help me with them. So, here they are: 1)Can you sell a screenplay to Hollywood if you live outside the United States? 2)As far as I've read, some...

I've read that, when writing for television, you can use camera directions, which shouldn't be used in a spec script(for a feature). Does this mean they're compulsory to use, or they're a matter of choice? Can you write an episode without using them? I have a few ideas for television series, but...

I've uploaded the list on a website..it's still partial: http://www.talentville.com/snippet/404

I. Story: A high-level wedding concentrates the wealthiest and most influential(fictional) characters, but this makes them the perfect targets. A former FBI agent, one of the guests, must fight against these attackers hell bent on collecting some money off the unsuspecting attenders. He and...

Can you sell stories or movie ideas without writing screenplays for them? Even if this means less money...How about if you have a manager or an agent? After you send them a few screenplays, can you send them short stories or outlines/treatments? Just curious...

This is a very interesting short script. Story wise, I really like it. Formatting has a few(minor issues). I don't know if this is the actual screenplay you posted here, or just the story. If this is a screenplay, here are a few notes: 1) You shouldn't begin it like a playwright, with listing...

Starting from this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O41RZqvlyaA (ps: hope it's not considered a spam, just saw it) but also from other websites that depict the emerging of new movie making systems(like the U.A.E. and others), there are a few questions: 1)Does this...

http://delicioustacos.com/2013/03/07/how-to-be-a-screenwriter-in-hollywood/ Just found it by chance...

While for me it's still a hobby, this isn't about me, but it's a general discussion. Is screenwriting just a hobby, or could it be a kind of(even secondary) job? Now, I've read a couple of cases where the first thing a lucky person did after selling his/her screenplay was to quit his/her job...

This looks a bit like Eurotrip to me!:) Anyway, just make it interesting and unique and make sure you're really a funny person, and you're not just fighting and struggling and slaving just for writing one unique and funny dialogue line. There are differences between these stories and you should...

In my screenplay, I have reached a story part that goes like this: The villain has put a reward on the main character's head, so many people attack him all the way to his destination(not the final destination, just a secondary one). He has to fight some of them, but these fights aren't essential...

I think this is one of the most difficult things for me to build into a screenplay. I've tried a couple of times, and sometimes the story itself just " asked" for such an arc. Other times it's pretty difficult. So, is this compulsory in every screenplay? Thanks for answering!:)

Yes, here it is the link: http://www.talentville.com/snippet/398

I'm using a screenwriting software called ScriptMaker and wrote some scripts with it. I posted them on a website where people review them. One frequent complaint the persons that review my screenplays make is about the formatting. They say it's incorrect. However, the real issue is that they say...

I'm sorry to hear that!:( Could you send that reply as a Private Message? If not, thanks for your intentions and for that reply(even if it doesn't show up)!:)

The action takes place in a fictional land. I. Story: Catthen and Aharrath are two common villagers. They, like all their fellow tribesmen, worship a fictional deity(will add its name later). That god has a wooden temple in their village. One night, while they were drunk, Catthen and Aharrath...

Regarding this discussion, I thought of two instances, one I used, another one I haven't yet. 1) Opens his mouth to scream but, NO WORDS CAN COME OUT 2)He beheads EVERYTHING IN HIS PATH Are these ideas good or should I change them to look normal? Thanks for answering!:)

@baoliun: Indeed, your questions provided quite a challenge for me...:) I think the basic idea of this scene would be to a)introduce the main characters, b) set up a story by presenting the reason for this. James and Tom watch a movie/read something online, but it turns out they have different...

@Modern Myth Productions: I'm glad to hear you're ok now! Welcome back!:) @KickAss Fan: I've never heard of this series, but if this is indeed about alreay launched movies, it will be difficult to write something based on a pre-existing proprety, because you would need to buy its rights first...

First of all, I would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews! Here is how I changed the first scene: INT - DORM ROOM - DAY The room has the latest furniture and electronics. There is a desk with a laptop. JAMES (23) and TOM(21) watch its screen. TOM So it's all bullshit. JAMES No...