Talentville

15/01/2025

SCREENWRITERS: Join the online screenwriting community created by Final Draft creator Ben Cahan and find out if your projects have what it takes to get seen and sold.

https://www.talentville.com

Welcome to Talentville, the online community that gives a voice to screenwriters everywhere who share the dream of having their work produced.

01/01/2025

SCREENWRITING PROFESSIONAL? Want to raise your profile, gain followers and educate aspiring writers?

Talentville is looking for written articles (2-6 pages) or short videos on all aspects of the craft and business of screenwriting. We have over 9000 members eager to learn and become better writers.

DM us and let's talk!

Learn the craft and business of screenwriting with articles at the Talentville University.

30/12/2024

Looking to improve your script's logline? Read Barri Evins' great article on the critical DOs and DONTs that will help you craft awesome loglines that draw readers to your script.

The logline is the first thing a reader, development executive, agent or producer will see when considering whether to read your screenplay. From Barri Evins' logline seminar at Talentville, this is a summary of the most important things to think about when writing or rewriting your loglines to most...

29/12/2024

If you are considering whether AI coverage might make sense for your screenplays, read the reviews from a few Talentville members who received free coverage reports from Script Intelligence, a new AI-based coverage service.

We recently raffled off 3 free coverage reports from Script Intelligence to a few lucky Talentville members (thanks to them for the freebies!!!). Our members made use of the coverage and subsequently posted their thoughts as well as the complete coverage reports they received. Read their reactions t...

22/12/2024

FREE SCREENWWITING WEBINAR: Through this weekend, EVERYONE is invited to watch a replay of a recent webinar by Script Consultant Danny Manus on creating compelling, castable characters in your screenplay.

In it, Danny presents 10 Questions you should be asking -- and answering -- about your characters to make sure they are complex, well-developed, and interesting.

Characters are the lifeblood of every story. And yet writers consistently don't spend enough time on their development and intrinsic connection to the plot. A great story means nothing if the wrong characters are leading us through it.This seminar will present 10 Questions you should be asking -- an...

16/12/2024

Recently, longtime Talentville member Glenn Acosta (https://www.facebook.com/glenn.acosta.566) won the Stage32 Sci Fi screenwriting competition - not his first competition win, but still impressive.

We asked him to write a detailed article about his journey, from first time screenwriter to contest-winner, and he did just that. It is a great read for anyone wanting to understand what it takes to learn from early mistakes and develop the tools and skills it takes to be taken seriously as a screenwriter.

Glenn Acosta’s compelling memoir chronicles his journey from an aspiring screenwriter to an award-winning creator navigating Hollywood’s competitive terrain. Facing brutal early critiques on his first screenplay, Glenn transformed rejection into motivation, honing his craft through relentless le...

04/12/2024

How important are the first ten pages of your screenplay?

The first ten pages of a screenplay are often make or break if you want your script taken seriously in Hollywood circles. They set the tone and can either get readers excited to keep reading or alternately to quickly chuck your script into the recycle bin. Take the time to hone these initial pages t...

19/11/2024

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Welcome to Talentville, the online community that gives a voice to screenwriters everywhere who share the dream of having their work produced.

26/10/2024

Are you an Industry professional wanting to increase your followers or clients? Give a 30-40 minute webinar & Q&A at screenwriting community Talentville.com and we will pimp it out and promote it (and you!) DM me.

12/09/2024

FOR 3 DAYS ONLY: Watch a replay of our recent webinar with longtime WGA screenwriter Mike Hurst:

"Is your story idea worth anything?"

https://www.talentville.com/replaywebinar/22

This is a great seminar on coming up with workable story ideas, judging and test driving them, all before you actually write the script. Made available to everyone through Sunday Oct 15th!

12/09/2024

You finished your screenplay and your mom loves it!
Now What?

I want to invite you to join Talentville.com...the online screenwriting community by Screenwriters for Screenwriters.

-- Ben Cahan, creator & co-founder of Final Draft™

https://www.talentville.com

Welcome to Talentville, the online community that gives a voice to screenwriters everywhere who share the dream of having their work produced.

11/09/2024

Screenwriters: Join us for a FREE webinar this Saturday: Writing THE BEAR: Exploring the new half-hour Dramedy format - taught by longtime script consultant Daniel Calvisi. https://talentville.webinargeek.com/half-hour-dramedies Talentville

Half hour television dramas infused with comedy (Dramedies) are the most creative, fastest-growing format in streaming TV, and understanding how this format works is key for any screenwriter aspiring to break into television.

11/09/2024

By Screenwriters, for Screenwriters.
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05/09/2024

Do you take your screenwriting seriously? Whether you have a stack of completed scripts or are just starting out, whether you have an agent or are hoping to find one, you are personally invited to join Talentville.com, the online screenwriting community…developed by screenwriters for screenwriters.

I’m Ben Cahan, the creator and co-founder of screenwriting software Final Draft™. I designed Talentville to help aspiring screenwriters (like you!) network with other writers and Industry professionals, get script feedback and ultimately polish their work and get seen by the folks who matter.

Join our 10,000 member community and see if you have what it takes!
https://www.talentville.com

31/08/2024

LAST CHANCE: Screenwriters, sign up for our FREE screenwriting webinar TODAY (11AM PST) that lays out the best strategies to find, vet and get signed by an agent or manager. Taught by veteran screenwriter & showrunner Bob McCullough. The class is open to everyone.

"How do I get an agent?" is heard more often in Hollywood than "action" or "cut." In this fast-paced 30 minute seminar, longtime WGA screenwriter/showrunner Bob McCullough answers that question with actionable strategies and steps for writers at any level.

30/08/2024

Screenwriters: Join us for a FREE webinar Saturday (tomorrow!) that lays out the best strategies to find, vet and get signed by an agent or manager. Taught by veteran screenwriter & showrunner Bob McCullough.

"How do I get an agent?" is heard more often in Hollywood than "action" or "cut." In this fast-paced 30 minute seminar, longtime WGA screenwriter/showrunner Bob McCullough answers that question with actionable strategies and steps for writers at any level.

22/08/2024

Screenwriting friends, be sure to join us to night for an informative webinar by longtime WGFA screenwriter Michael Hurst: Is Your Story Idea Worth Anything? It is free and open to everyone.
https://talentville.webinargeek.com/storyidea

14/08/2024

Screenwriters: Join us for our upcoming free seminar Thursday August 22nd - Open to all! https://talentville.webinargeek.com/storyidea