WR 243/247: Scriptwriting with Theresa Love, Spring 2021: Home
Ebook Links for Scriptwriting
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The Dramatic Writer's Companion(this link will be updated soon -- the book is available, but not yet in our catalog.)
Articles about Scriptwriting, Screenwriting, and Story Development
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Communications and Mass Media (Gale OneFile)Many "how-to" articles on script wrting and screenwriting.
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Communication and Mass Media CompleteArticles on script writing, screenwriting, and story development for video games are available in this database.
Interviews, Blogs and Websites: The Process of Writing
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BBC Writers RoomA comprehensive site for beginning British screenwriters and script writers; much of the content applies anywhere, except for the Britain-only competitions. Interviews, how-tos, and more!
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Writer's Guild interviews on YoutubeInterviews with screenwriters including Shonda Rimes, Lawrence Kasdan, and many more.
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Writers Guild of America -- Westoffers interviews with screenwriters, and tips and resources for aspiring screenwriters.
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3rd and FairfaxPodcast on screenwriting from the Writers Guild of America
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Building Play, from Theatre 33A playwriting podcast and play reading series based at Willamette University.
Ten Minute Play Festivals and Competitions
Do you want to see your play performed? Want to send it out to the world for others to experience? These competitions may take a season off while we're all staying at home and social distancing, but keep them in mind when you're ready for the next step!
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NW10 FestivalNW10 is "continuing its mission to be the Pacific Northwest’s premiere ten-minute play festival." Submissions in September-October.
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Theatre 33 -- at the Oregon UFO FestivalIn McMinnville. The playwright is responsible for providing the acting and directing team. This seems to be on hold for the time being.
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Kennedy Center National Playwriting Program, Region 7This regional competition is the largest and most prestigious for student playwrights.
