Question by N B: What's easier, breaking in as a novel writer or a screenwriter, particularly if I don't live in L.A.? I know both are difficult, and I have an interest in both, but I now want to concentrate on one or the other, so which would you choose? Best answer: Answer by floreana_baronessDepends on where your talents lie. If you're a better writer than a self-promoter, you'd do better as a novelist, because the publishing field rewards … [Read more...]
Joe Gores, Crime Writer in Dashiell Hammett Mode, Dies at 79
Joe Gores, Crime Writer in Dashiell Hammett Mode, Dies at 79 Mr. Gores’s spare, chiseled sentences and deadpan dialogue persuaded Hammett’s daughter to let him write a follow-up to “The Maltese Falcon.” Read more on New York Times JANE KACZMAREK SHARES IN MOTHER WORDS WITH SAIDAH ARRIKA EKULONA AND JAMES LECESNE In Mother Words, an audacious collection of stories by some of theaters most talented contemporary playwrights, makes its West Coast … [Read more...]
Can I be credited as the writer?
Question by dopplerhd: Can I be credited as the writer? We're doing a digital film for school. I basically wrote the whole story. But i'm not really good in writing scripts, so i gave my story to a groupmate and she made a script out of my story. So what can she be credited for? what can i be credited for? Best answer: Answer by Emo GerlI don't really now if my response in logical. Story Writer : *You* Script Writer : *Friend* or both of you … [Read more...]
Writing Career Advice : How to Become Technical Writer
Becoming a technical writer requires a background in engineering or science, a vast knowledge of professional writing and a head for explaining things clearly. Find out what it takes to become a technical writer with tips from an ivy league English professor in this free video on writing jobs. Expert: David M. Harris Bio: David M. Harris has taught English at Vanderbilt University and elsewhere. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge Video Rating: 4 / 5 … [Read more...]
Q&A: what qualifications are needed to become a film producer or script writer?
by David Serra Martín Question by emmaWilliamsonx: what qualifications are needed to become a film producer or script writer? Best answer: Answer by courtney mThe main thing is knowing people. If you are going to be a film producer, the quickest and riskiest way to do it is to start your own production company. You're going to have to invest a lot of your money and perhaps take out loans or ask for donations from friends and family. You … [Read more...]
Q&A: R there opportunities 4 women in Saudi Arabia to freelance as writer for magazines or newspapers in English?
Question by wondering: R there opportunities 4 women in Saudi Arabia to freelance as writer for magazines or newspapers in English? I am a documentary filmmaker and freelance writer. I am also a new mom and want to devote next few years of my life to rasing my child. From all I have heard Saudi is a great place to do that and my husband is willing to move there. However, I will like to be able to write for internet or international magazines from … [Read more...]
What is the best film school to attend to become a screenplay writer?
Question by Sarah: What is the best film school to attend to become a screenplay writer? The LA film school is fairly new and NY FA is too far, is UCLA performing, visual arts, for cinematography, post production, specifically for screenplay any good? Anyone have anything they recommend with an anecdote? Best answer: Answer by Jimmy KaelUSC is very good. Give your answer to this question below! … [Read more...]
Indiana Jones’ David Koepp on what every writer should know
Scribe David Koepp (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, Spider-Man) tells WGA.org's Angle On what's the one thing every screenwriter should know about writing. Video Rating: 4 / 5 … [Read more...]
What is the documentary about a writer who writes a book while paralyzed? I think he was French?
by uniondocs Question by Kristina: What is the documentary about a writer who writes a book while paralyzed? I think he was French? There is a documentary about a journalist or writer who is paralyzed and can only blink, and he writes an entire book that way. I can't remember what it's called! Best answer: Answer by NirvanaQueenIt was Jean-Dominique Bauby he wrote The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, there was a movie of the same name Add your … [Read more...]
Iris Huey: An Arizona Filmmaker, Actress, Writer
For show information visit www.blazinaztv.com Video Rating: 0 / 5 … [Read more...]