Screenwriting

Horror dialogue often tips into cliché—but it doesn’t have to. Learn how to cut the cheese, use subtext, and ground your lines in authentic character voice. Includes a free Dialogue Polishing Checklist.

With Coverfly and The Script Lab closing after September, writers need to rethink where their scripts live online. Learn how to evaluate platforms like Script Revolution and make sure your work is visible, protected, and reaching the right people.

Not all screenplay competitions are created equal. Learn how to spot the ones that can actually advance your career, avoid the scams, and download a free contest tracker to stay organized.

Discover the most common branding mistakes screenwriters make and how to turn them into career strengths that make you stand out—plus practical tips to refine your voice and niche.

Looking to level up your horror writing? These seven books — from craft deep-dives to psychological tools — will sharpen your scares and deepen your storytelling.

Ever wonder what a screenwriting contest judge really looks for? As a reader for multiple competitions, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes criteria—and how to make your script stand out.

Tired of waiting for inspiration to strike? This post shows you how to build a reliable, blood-soaked writing routine tailored for horror screenwriters—complete with a downloadable ritual tracker.

Looking to break into horror? These screenwriting contests can help you get repped, produced, or discovered. Here’s where to submit—and why.

Your script needs a champion. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to find and approach the right producers for your horror screenplay using IMDbPro.

Some script notes sting more than others. But the feedback that hurts the most is often telling you exactly what’s missing. Here’s how to decode it—and use it to improve your story.

Why do some scripts get read, while others get remembered? Here's what sets great scripts apart—and how to close the gap in your own writing.

Think you need an agent to break into screenwriting? Think again. In this post, I share 10 actionable ways writers can build momentum, attract industry attention, and carve a career path—no rep required.

You only get one sentence to hook someone—and in horror, that sentence needs teeth. In this post, I break down how to craft a killer logline, share the one that got me in the room, and offer my go-to formulas to help you pitch with confidence.