Screenwriting Resources
Gems & Game!
Every storyteller needs the right tools. Here is a curated selection of resources designed to inspire and empower writers and creatives at every stage of their journey.
From podcasts to websites, and social media accounts on writing to insights into the industry, these resources are crafted to help you navigate your creative path. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or guidance, you’ll find the support you need to bring your ideas to life…
PODCASTS
Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry.
Screenwriter & Producer Hilliard Guess drops industry GAME in this unfiltered, hilarious podcast series that delivers nuthin’ but REAL TALK… from REAL working writers!
Screenwriters Melanie Maras & Saeed Crumpler share everything about what it means to be a writer and make it in the industry through in-depth interviews of industry professionals.
SOCIAL ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW
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IG @InTheCutLA
Increasing entertainment industry access for Black creatives & POC.
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Twitter @MonicaBeletsky
Creator/Showrunner of Manhunt
TV Pilot writing wisdom -
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IG @SeraGamble
Co-Creator/Showrunner of YOU.
WriterQ&As -
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Bsky @JeffLieber
Creator/Showrunner of Impulse
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Twitter @CaroleKirsch
Dir of WGA Showrunner Training Program and CBS Writers Program
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IG @briankoppelman
Co-creator/Showrunner of Billions. #DialogueOverheard
BOOKS
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Kill the Dog: The First Book on Screenwriting to Tell You the Truth
PAUL GUYOT
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The Hero Succeeds: The Character-Driven Guide to Writing Your TV Pilot
KAM MILLER
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The Executive Chair: A Writer's Guide to TV Series Development
KELLY EDWARDS
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Running the Show: Television from the Inside
JEFF MELVOIN
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The Writers' Room Survival Guide: Don't Screw Up the Lunch Order and Other Keys to a Happy Writers' Room
NICEOLE LEVY
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The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (2nd Edition)
ANGELA ACKERMAN
BECCA PUGLISI
ONLINE SCRIPT DATABASES
www.bbc.co.uk/writers/scripts/
BBC Writers is a cross-platform department with great resources for writers. Read BBC TV, Radio and Film scripts
www.8flix.com
Film & TV Scripts Database from 8FLiX has thousands of great, and not so great, movie and TV screenplays free to read and download.
www.scriptslug.com
Script Slug offers educational resources for screenwriters. Browse our growing library of screenplays from your favorite writers, genres, and studios.
www.tv-calling.com
Want to become a TV writer? From scripts and specs, to the writers' room and reps, we give you all the steps to grow a successful career in TV.