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How do screenwriters use index cards?

Tagged: outlines, pitching, scene headings, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, structure, terms, writing

Many screenwriters find index cards (aka notecards, note cards, or flash cards) valuable in both the outlining and pitching processes. They are a great way for visualizing story, and they are non-linear, so they can be moved and shuffled easily. Plus they come in different colors, which can be a big help with organization. When […]

What is the difference between a logline and a tagline?

Tagged: business, film, pitching, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, terms

A “logline” is a movie’s concept boiled down to one or two sentences: On his deathbed, a father tells the story of his life the way he remembers it: full of wild, impossible exaggerations. His grown son tries to separate the truth from the fantasy before it’s too late. A “tagline” is a short, clever […]

What is sweepstakes pitching?

Tagged: adaptations, business, guild, pitching, producers, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, terms, WGA

Sweepstakes pitching (also know as a “bake-off”) is when a studio or producer brings in many different screenwriters to pitch on the same project before deciding which one to hire (“the winner”). In most cases, sweepstakes pitching occurs when the studio owns a licensed property — such as a character or board game — for […]

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