Hello Writers All, We have many reasons to express gratitude during the holiday season, but have you considered all the reasons you’ve got for being grateful you’re a writer? Writing can be a challenging career, with lots of ups and downs. But be it a good writing day or bad — don’t forget to STOP,…
Hello Writers All, Often I’m asked “Eric, how can I find a career as a professional screenwriter?” A fair question. And it deserves a straight answer. So here’s my take. Forging a career as a pro screenwriter is quite simple, actually. There are only three steps required. FIRST, you must find within a smoldering passion…
Hello Writers All, The first moment it hits you that you might want to write a screenplay, you quickly realize it’s time to get busy learning the elements of screen story structure, character, and scene development. Understanding these concepts is essential for the job. But also, never forget the one basic reason why so many…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 16, 2018, Northridge, CA: Eric Edson, author of The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, will be a guest speaker on the panel “Navigating the Amazon: Building Your Author Platform” at the upcoming Santa Barbara Writers’ Conference. Since 1972, writers from around the world have gathered at this prestigious conference to…
Hello Writers All, Consider this your personal invitation to participate in a series of live webinars with the newly formed Entertainment Industry Association of Consultants and Educators (eiACE). This is a non-profit organization, committed to elevating the art and craft of storytelling by bringing together the most highly-regarded, leading professionals in the field. They’ve designed this series…
Hello Writers All, below is the 3rd interview with Film Courage. In the interview I discuss common mistakes new screenwriters make and how to avoid them. Access the full playlist of videos on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aB-n5GK7vKBNP1YkO7huQ
Hello Writers All, I wanted to share with you my recent interview with Film Courage. In the interview I discuss the importance of realistic expectations and perseverance to new as well as seasoned writers. I draw on my early career experiences to illustrate the reality of a typical screenwriter’s career arc and what one can expect…
What Is A Typical Career For A Working Screenwriter In Hollywood? by Professor Eric Edson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 03, 2017, Los Angeles: Eric Edson, author of The Story Solution, a how-to book on screenwriting and storytelling, was recently interviewed by Film Courage. In his recent interview with Film Courage, Professor Eric Edson recalls…
Thanksgiving means time with family members, some of whom we don’t get to see but once a year. Sure, you sit around the turkey table for your holiday meal, but what do you do once everyone is done eating? While some people may take a nap from all of that tryptophan, Thanksgiving is also a…
Screenwriting is a meticulous craft involving the use of all five senses to create compelling stories on the big screen. To hone their scriptwriting skills, existing and aspiring writers make the most of online educational resources. Many writers are simply unaware of the valuable writing resources available on the web. Not everyone has access to…
Los Angeles, CA February 28, 2013 – Eric Edson, author of The Story Solution, released a review of screenwriting / screenplay contests on his story writing blog. The review highlights various benefits, locations, costs and summarizes the value of each contest for budding screenwriters. Several aspects of the contests were considered, including the judging panel, the rewards and…
“…Are you leveraging the immense power of screenwriting software?” In recent years, significant advancements in screenwriting software technology have enabled screenwriters all over the world to reach higher levels of productivity. Screenwriting software, in many respects, has set the standard for the industry by providing many shortcuts and formatting advantages for screenwriters at all levels. …
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