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Creative Screenwriting Magazine
Named "the best magazine about screenwriting" by the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. Sign up for CS Weekly for free.

Screenwriting Expo
The largest event in the world for screenwriters, features hundreds of seminars on every aspect of writing .

CS Web This portal to the screenwriting world includes more than 1,000,000 words of advice to help you make the transition from aspiring to professional screenwriter.

Writer's Guild of America
Information on script registration, subscription to journal, and sample writer's contracts available, including union requirements.

Scriptwriters Network
Speakers, a monthly newsletter, staged reading series and annual screenwriting contest. An excellent resource for the beginning screenwriter.

Internet Movie Data Base
Research your project - a comprehensive data base of writers, directors, producers, talent.

Done Deal
Track spec scripts - find out what's out there, and what's selling.

Linkwrite
A huge directory to products, services and resources for screenwriters.

ScreenTalk
Only online international screenwriting journal, featuring columns, a large collection of FREE movie scripts as well as articles and interviews

Reelmind
REELMIND is a FREE online community offering filmmakers, animators and musicians global promotion through streaming media and personal websites.

WinFemme
WinFemme is a Hollywood monthly and annual writing contest seeking scripts, novels, etc. that tell women's stories well.

Film Industry Network
Film Industry Network specializes in industry networking events in the L.A. area.

theOffice
A high-end, private work environment for writers, in Santa Monica, with premium services and amenities in an artful environment.

World Wide Online Creators' Registry Inc.
Online alternative to protect and archive your intellectual property.

Hollywood Script Formula Chart
A compilation of screenwriting formulas superimposed on the 3 act structure.

The Dialog: Learning from the Masters
In these in-depth interviews some of today's most successful screenwriters (Paul Haggis, David Goyer, Stuart Beattie, etc) share their work habits, methods and inspirations, secrets of the trade, and eye-opening stories from life in the trenches of the film business. It's powerful knowledge-straight from the source.

The Screenplay Writers Connection
The Screenplay Writers Connection sends out query letters to producers, agents and managers, and helps in writing a good query letter. Ten (10) percent DISCOUNT on the query if you mention "StoryAndScriptDevelopment.com"

Library of writing articles and resources
Extensive library of professional writing articles for writers.

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Dear Sandy,

"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for writing such a helpful book. I have read other script-writing books and tried to apply the techniques they suggested, but there always seemed to be something missing and I could never grasp the concept enough to do anything with what the author was “teaching”. Now, after reading just a few pages of your book things are finally starting to “click” into place. I have a 1 page synopsis, written in the present tense that (to me) flows perfectly. What a great feeling! ....I will finally complete the script that I have wanted to write for many years now."

- Marlene B.

"Hi Sandy,

I recently purchased and downloaded your book on screenwriting and am really enjoying it. This is the best book on the subject I've read so far. It is clear,concise and covers all the important areas of screenwriting. I've gone through some of the exercises and would like to know your thoughts on my idea. Can we schedule a quick pitch appointment? I think this would be most helpful. Thanks."

- Ralph H.

"Dear Sandy,

...I am midway through your book on how to turn a story idea into a good screenplay, and I can't thank you enough for all the tips that I've read in your book so far. I recently got this story idea, based pretty much on a real-life happening, that I started to write down thanks to the hints you offer, because until now I was really "with hands tied" as to where and how I should start, and what things I should and should not do with the screenplay. I have read many other explanatory how-to books on this area, but none of them helped me as much as yours did..."

- Jacob G.

"Hi Sandy,

I am in the process of reading "HOLLYWOOD SCRIPT WRITING: HOW TO BIRTH YOUR IDEA INTO A BANKABLE SCREENPLAY". There is a plethora of books/articles etc. out there, but in my opinion, yours is head and shoulders above the rest. The publication is informative and very enjoyable to read...
Thanks, Sandy!"

- Robert S.

"Brilliant, masterful, I appreciated your comments...You have a positive outlook and that is much appreciated. You have added fuel for the imagination and I am ready to go to work..."

- Ken P.

"Sandy,
The scriptwriting book you wrote is clear and also inspiring to me. I
just had to send you this thank you note.

You write really well...Very good stuff.

...You have packed so much practical experience into [these]...pages...I have started some sketches of stories. I'm motivated. One hour per day. Same time every day. You've helped me to know where I am going.

Thank You So Very Much,

- Neil K.