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Top 10 Screenwriting Videos & Books 2024 (All Subscribers)

Top 10 Screenwriting Videos & Books 2024 (All Subscribers)

Happy Holidays to All Subscribers. In this newsletter, Top 10 Books 2024, Top 10 Videos 2024, plus the Holiday Schedule. See you next year!


This is the best book I've ever seen if you're a screenwriter wanting to break into Hallmark's Christmas Movie market! It's considered 'unofficial' because it's not authorized by Hallmark, but the writers have sold multiple TV Holiday Movies to Hallmark.


How to Query a Producer (Video)


So many writers nail the plot structure, but the story lacks an emotional core necessary for a sale. Peter Dunne's book is a masterpiece at learning how to layer emotion into every scene.


Interview Writer | Director Lee Chambers (Video)


For screenwriters who take more than 6 months or even years to write a screenplay, learn how to write faster! It's important because studios and producers have tight turnaround times for revisions. Imagine how many screenplays you can finish in 2025!


Scene Fixes (Video)


William Martell has 17+ Feature Film Credits, most of his screenplay sales were done without an agent! He's been my hero in this industry for years. He writes quick, easy guides that will change the way you approach screenwriting!


ChatGPT Screenwriting Hack Logline | Synopsis (Video)


The WGA has approved and even encourages screenwriters to use ChatGPT for outlining and marketing. My book is especially helpful in helping screenwriters go beyond structure to learn the rules of all genres, which is included in this book. Plus, learn how to outline like a pro with ChatGPT.


Senior Walt Disney Writer, Austin Film Festival Winner & Optioned Screenwriter Michael Raymond (Video)


This book is unique because it shows screenwriters how to use TV MOVIES to break into the industry. I love the approach. It's a must read!


Interview w/ Produced Screenwriter Claire V. Riley (Video)


Another book by produced writer (17+ films) William Martell. I love the simplicity that makes screenplay dialogue look easy. We know it isn't, but Martell helps make it easier!


How to Get Multiple Reads (Video)


I'm a big advocate for outlining. Screenwriting is a strategical game. If you fail to play it, you'll lose every time. This workbook provides detailed steps to avoid plot holes before you write word one on page one.


Interview with Optioned Screenwriter, Producer, Actress & Author Deni B. Sher (Video)


Format can make or break a screenplay's chance at a sale. Pros don't make format mistakes, amateurs do! Avoid this mistake and learn pro-level formatting! This is a quick and easy guide!


Top 5 Questions Producers Ask Screenwriters (Video)


This book is for screenwriters who want to adapt their screenplay into a novel to build a book audience! As we know, producers buy books to turn into movies. This book will help you easily adapt your screenplay.


Award Winning Optioned Screenwriter CJ Knapp (Video)


Extreme Screenwriting will be CLOSED from Christmas Eve (December 24th) through January 1st - 2025! Will return to the office on Thursday, January 2nd! Stay tuned for great saving specials, new podcasts, screenwriting tutorials, and more in 2025!

Happy Holidays to All! Happy New Year!