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Q/A: Writing True Stories - "Based On" vs "Inspired By"

Some film's title cards state "Based on a True Story" while others read "Inspired by a True Story". What's the difference?

Q/A: Using Dashes in Your Screenplay

Can you identify and show examples of how the dash is most commonly used in dialogue, action, and description?

How to Register the Copyright for Your Screenplay

Step-by-step instructions to register your screenplay copyright to protect your content

How to Register the Copyright for Your Book

Step-by-step instructions to register your book copyright to protect your content

How to Register the Copyright for Your Film

Step-by-step instructions to register your film copyright to protect your content

7 Ways to Sell Your Script to "Hollywood"

Creative ways to sell or option your screenplay.

How to Design the Interior Layout of Your Self-Published Book

Your book’s interior should be designed specifically to facilitate reading, consistently convey the book’s tone or brand, and meet industry standards...

Writing True Stories: Understanding Your Narrative Niche (6 Nonfiction Genres Defined)

Narrative nonfiction (also referred to as "creative nonfiction" or "narrative writing") is truthful writing that reads like a novel. It incorporates storytelling techniques such as...

Resources: Pitch Platforms for Screenwriters

A selection of pitch platforms for screenwriters to sell their scripts.

Q/A: Using INSERT in Your Screenplay

Q: What is your opinion on the use of INSERT? Is there ever a time when using INSERT is absolutely necessary?

Resources: Literary Managers for Screenwriters

A select list of managers who represent scriptwriters.

How to Acquire Permissions for Copyright-Protected Material to Ensure Your Book is on the Right Side of the Law

Copyright protects the expression of facts, information, and ideas, but not the facts, information, and ideas themselves. Copyright also protects...

The Book Deal: Selling & Publishing Process

After you have acquired a literary agent, the next step in your writing career is to try to land a book deal. Your book idea will go through many steps and stages before it is finally sold and published...