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…
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, Valentine’s Day is upon us, and while love is in the air, you may be thinking about creating some romance in your screenplay, too. It’s interesting that in many of the screenplays I read by newcomers, there’s very little romance, and few romantic relationships to be found. That’s a shame! Including a LOVE…
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…
Dear Writers, The end of the year is always an exciting time. People celebrate various holidays and wish each other the very best of health and happiness. They look back to consider the ups and downs of the past year, and look forward to a year yet to unwrap itself. Best of all, aspiring screenwriters…
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 15th, 2014 – Eric Edson, author of the scriptwriting book The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, announced the winner of the August Log Line Challenge today. Every month, scriptwriters have an opportunity to win a signed copy of The Story Solution by entering the Log Line Challenge on the Fan…
LIKE THE STORY SOLUTION ON FACEBOOK FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A SIGNED COPY OF THE STORY SOLUTION SCREENWRITING BOOK FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 5th, 2014, Santa Barbara, CA): Beginning today throughout the month of June, Eric Edson, author of The Story Solution is holding a contest for an opportunity to win a signed copy of *The Story Solution*…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This Saturday, February 16, 2013, is a great day for screenwriters to attend the Scriptwriters Network seminar. Held at CBS Studio Center, Bldg #8, 4024 Radford Ave, Studio City, CA 91604 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Attendees will have a rare opportunity to hear accomplished screenwriter, author and university professor Eric…
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