WRITERS RESOURCES & LINKS
Screenwriters who may or may not be members of the Writers' Guild of America (WGA) can utilize a number of the WGA's resources such as registering material, obtaining a list of franchised literary agents and obtaining a sample collaboration agreement (when more than one writer creates a script).
Information and credits on screenwriters, directors, producers, stars, film and television shows are available in a huge Internet database linked below.
Hollywood trade papers that cover all facets of the entertainment business including film, television, stage, music, Internet, etc. are:
InkTip is a great resource for writers marketing their own scripts and seeking representation. InkTip exposes scripts to producers, agents, managers, directors and actors. Also there is information on writing contests and helpful advice for writers.
The site below focuses on the business and craft of screenwriting. It tracks the script sales made in Hollywood each day. A subscription to the service will provide access to information on agents, managers and producers along with addresses, phone numbers and staff, etc....
A comprehensive and informative site with an extensive list of contests, criteria for submitting, costs and reviews of screenplay writers' competitions.
Published yearly, the Writer's Market is one of the most comprehensive listings of publishers and editors along with helpful hints for writers of books, short stories, articles, etc. Submission guidelines and information on publisher pay rates/royalties/advances are included.
Literary Market Place is an extensive yearly guide to the U.S. book publishing industry, covering every conceivable aspect of the business including publishers, agents, advertising agencies, associations, distributors and events.
Publisher's Weekly is the publishing industry's leading weekly news magazine covering every aspect of creating, producing, marketing and selling books. Brief synopses, reviews of current books and best seller lists are also included.
Kirkus Reviews contains major reviews of the latest books as well as pre-published looks at important upcoming works. There are also reviews each month of the best fiction and non-fiction submissions from self, e-published and POD authors as determined by a select group of reviewers chosen by the Kirkus staff. Tour the web site for more information.
The Creative Screenwriting magazine is available in print and on-line. It is filled with interviews with successful Hollywood screenwriters and advice on the business of screenwriting.
This is a comprehensive, informative site that contains book reviews; a current list of books adapted to the screen with synopses, cast lists and release dates; authors' bios and bibliographies; suggested reading in various genres; upcoming book releases; a best sellers' list; book club information; and, a very long list of book contests and awards.
Books, software and supplies for screen and book writers are offered at a lowest-price guarantee at the Writer's Store. However, Amazon.com may offer better deals on a given book, when available. The site also contains insightful and helpful articles written by industry professionals.
For writers of every stripe and color, this site answers all your questions about appropriate/proper english usage of words. It is also an on-line reference library, encyclopedia, dictionary and thesaurus. This preeminent Internet publisher of literature reference and verse provides the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information, free of charge.
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