Screenwriting Blog

Wondering what to gift the special writer in your life? You’ve given them notebooks, and screenwriting how-to books, and writer’s block prompts, and now you’ve hit gifting blocks of your own. SoCreate is here to help you find the perfect present that’s surprising, unusual, and most importantly, useful. We’ve assembled a list of top gifts for screenwriters that will get them excited and ready to write their next blockbuster hit! Screenwriting Gift 1: Airbnb Gift Card: Sometimes all a writer needs to break writer’s block is a change of scenery. Gift your screenwriter a getaway – whether it’s a quiet... Continue reading

Internship Alert! There are SO many more remote opportunities for film industry internships than ever before. Are you looking for internships this fall? If you can earn college credit, there may be an opportunity here for you. SoCreate is not affiliated with the following internship opportunities. Please direct all questions to the email address provided for each internship listing. Do you want to list an internship opportunity? Comment below with your listing and we'll add it to our page with the next update! Continue reading

“What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.” Have you heard, or maybe even used, that famous quote? You have writers Donn Pearce and Frank Pierson to thank for “Cool Hand Luke,” a 1960s prison drama film that debuted on this day in history. The pair earned an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay since the film was based on Pearce’s novel, which he sold to Warner Bros. Pearce didn’t have any screenwriting experience, though, so Warner Bros. also brought on Pierson to help write the screenplay. The story is based on Pearce’s actual experience on a chain gang in Florida ... Continue reading

Members can show off their creative work with custom Creator Profiles, which display your SoCreate Stories, experience, and bio information. It’s like IMDb meets LinkedIn meets your writing portfolio – all of the good stuff is now in one place! With a custom Creator Profile, members have: An online portfolio to add your photo, experience, bio, and list available SoCreate stories; A unique URL to share your stories with the world, fully customizable in your SoCreate ... Continue reading

It's probably the most-asked question we hear, "How do I get an agent or manager?" In today's video tip with aspiring screenwriter Ashlee Stormo, she's showing you exactly how she uses popular online platform IMDb Pro to find potential managers and agents that are the right fit for her. Keep in mind, a writer doesn't need representation (screenwriter Adam G. Simon told us this hilarious story of how he represented himself to get his movie "Man Down" made), but it certainly can help. Some writers think querying is an outdated way to get in front of potential agents and managers, but there are plenty ... Continue reading

Mark Steenbarger, founder of Point of View Story, is a filmmaker on a mission: to create short narrative films that inspire deep self-reflection and healing. His latest short films, Betrayal and Burden, offer powerful insights into how deeply held beliefs can shape our lives and relationships. And with the help of SoCreate, Mark has streamlined his filmmaking process, using the platform to collaborate more effectively and bring these meaningful stories ... Continue reading

Adapting a novel into a film can be one of the most rewarding but challenging endeavors a screenwriter takes on. A novel’s sprawling narratives, subplots, and internal monologues have to be condensed into a visual medium, all while keeping the essence of the story intact. With the right tools and approach, however, this process can be simplified! SoCreate’s revolutionary screenwriting platform is designed to make adapting a book to a movie easier ... Continue reading

What are some of the strangest screenwriting tips you’ve tried to get over a writing slump? In this week’s video with Ashlee Stormo, she’s testing out four tricks to see what works. From Ashlee: “Hello, SoCreators! What writing exercises or tips can you share with us? This week I tested out four from various professional screenwriters and rated whether they helped me or not. Have you tried any of these?” Transcript: Hello friends! My name is Ashlee Stormo, and as you may have seen over the last few weeks, I have been partnering with SoCreate to show you what life as an aspiring screenwriter looks ... Continue reading

Randi Barros is making waves in the film industry with her latest project, YES, a short film written using SoCreate’s screenwriting software. As a Nicholl Semi-finalist with an impressive career spanning editing, teaching, and award-winning screenwriting, Barros is a force to be reckoned with in the world of filmmaking. Her latest film, YES, not only showcases her immense talent but also highlights the power of SoCreate, the innovative ... Continue reading