Wordsmiths Screenwriters Group
Wordsmiths is our Austin screenwriters group offering series of events for screenwriters focused on the craft of screenwriting, formatting scripts & story development for independent film, video & new media. Wordsmiths events are targeted specifically at screenwriters, media writers & story creators of narrative, documentary & commercial, short films & features, TV, web video series & new media, as well as other film-related writing such as copywriting for web & print, PR writing, bio-writing, & business plan writing for film projects & film industry pros.
Upcoming Wordsmiths Events
Thursday, April 25, 2024 – AFM Screenplay Read & Review
Join us for a table read of several short film scripts written by Austin screenwriters submitted for the Austin Film Meet Short Film Challenge. We are currently seeking screenplay submissions. An event for screenwriters, directors, producers, and any film maker with...
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Event Topics & Speakers
We are currently seeking skilled individuals to present relevant topics at Wordsmith meetings. If you have an idea for a presentation you’d like to give, or just a suggestion for a topic you’d like to attend, please post your comments in our Wordsmiths Facebook Group.
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Posts on Wordsmiths & Screenwriting
Short Film Screenwriting Prompts
Three people are stuck in an elevator because one of them caused the elevator to stop because they needed to trap one of the people in the elevator but the third person is seemingly unrelated. An Uber ride breaks down in the middle of nowhere and they must wait...
Catching up on the Last Chat Short Film with Screenwriter Matthew Paris
I asked Matthew Paris if I could interview him and the following text is a transcript of our chat conversation. HC: Hi Matthew, thanks so much for doing this chat interview with me. Let's jump right in with an introduction. Can you tell us what film project you're...
Top 4 Reasons to Do Research for Your Next Film
If you’re a new or struggling filmmaker, you’re probably wondering what is an effective creative process or, at least, an easier one. For most people, the film industry seems to be purely based on crowd pleasing and pure fabrication. However, the actual processes...
Top 4 Reasons Why Screenwriters Quit
Throughout my studies of the film and television industry, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is an epidemic amongst aspiring screenwriters: They stopped being aspiring screenwriters.
How to Find Inspiration for Your Next Short Film
Not very helpful if your looking for something to make a movie about about but it is a good place to start finding your inspiration. What does it mean, after all it was written about 2500 years ago by a crazy old Chinese man who wore dresses.
Interview with Guy Goldstein, Creator of WriterDuet
As a screenplay writer, people often ask, “What is the best writing software to use?” I respond with my usual answer “WriterDuet”. Others also suggest Celtx or recommend Final Draft. Personally, I’m not sure what other writing software is out there, because I stopped at WriterDuet.
Austin Writers Groups
A list of Austin writers groups, and a few more in others areas of Texas.
Austin Screenwriters Group
The Austin Screenwriters Group is a resource to serve local screenwriters, providing guidance and support in all areas of the field.
How to Format Your Screenplay Tips from Carlos Funes
Writer, producer, director Carlos Funes shares several things he’s learned along the way.
Zeb’s Internet Resources for Screenwriters
At the second AFM Wordsmiths event, Zeb Eckles gave an excellent presentation on internet resources for screenwriters. This is his list.
Script & Screenwriting Basics
The following list contains resources related to screenwriting, screenwriters, writing for motion media and other related topics. Did we miss something? Please let us know in the Comments section below.