Any recommended screenwriter magazines?

[ATP]

Hello again, all.

I would like to ask of the more seasoned here if they would be kind enough to recommend any magazine websites specifically dealing with screenwriting? And your thoughts on the ‘usefulness’ of the content of this/these?

Thanks.

[Script a Wish]

I've always enjoyed CREATIVE SCREENWRITING.

[icerose]

Creative Screenwriting doesn't really talk about teqniques though. It more has articles about current hot movies as well as interviews with writers that recently made notible sales and such.

I don't really know a magazine that delves into the business or teqniques of scriptwriting.

ETA: They used to have an unsolicited prodco every edition, but they unfortunately took that away.

[Team 2012]

Not really. There is SO MUCH information on the web, and so much of it updated and interactive (especially if you're working films rather than TV) that it makes the expense of magazines seem kind of pointless.

[alleycat]

Of the screenwriting magazines I think I like Script the best.

But, if your budget is tight, get a copy of The Screenwriter's Bible first.

[ATP]

Alley cat,

Could you kindly list those screenwriter magazines that you know of, in addition to Script magazine?

Thanks others.

[DevelopmentExec]

Not really. There is SO MUCH information on the web, and so much of it updated and interactive (especially if you're working films rather than TV) that it makes the expense of magazines seem kind of pointless.

There's a lot of great resources on the web, but there's a lot of crap as well. People with minimal knowledge of the craft and no industry experience are just as likely to put up blog or screenwriting site as people with tons of experience like [Redacted--JDM] SITE REMOVED BY REQUEST OF OTHER SITE'S WEBMASTER

Even on boards like this or donedeal you come across people who are absolutely convinced that they know what they are talking about and are totally wrong on the substance of what they say. That's how I wound up posting on this site to begin with, to correct the incorrect information I came across.

If you're looking to learn on the web my advice is consider the source. Stick to sites and blogs that identify who is behind them and what their resumes are.



Also just because there's good free information on the web doesn't mean that someone serious about pursuing a screenwriting career shouldn't consider laying out money to buy some magazines or books or attend a seminar. I have a shelf full of books on all different aspects of writing. I have a degree in film and years of professional development and screenwriting experience, and yet I still will take the occasional seminar and pick up another book here and there.

[ATP]

Of the screenwriting magazines I think I like Script the best.

But, if your budget is tight, get a copy of The Screenwriter's Bible first.

I think that this is the full & correct title you're referring to...
http://www.scriptmag.com (http://www.scriptmag.com)

[alleycat]

Alley cat,

Could you kindly list those screenwriter magazines that you know of, in addition to Script magazine?

Thanks others.
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Creative Screenwriting

[alleycat]

I think that this is the full & correct title you're referring to...
http://www.scriptmag.com (http://www.scriptmag.com)
What am I missing? I listed Script and your link is to Script.

They used to write the name as Scr(i)pt, but I don't think they do that anymore.

[ATP]

What am I missing? I listed Script and your link is to Script.

They used to write the name as Scr(i)pt, but I don't think they do that anymore.

Well, the name of the magazine proper is Script, yes. However, the URL or link to the website is as above. I initially typed Script.com into my browser, and did not find the magazine. I then checked with the aid of Google - "script magazine" - and found the link above to the magazine site.

Nothing more is meant here than to note that there can be and often is a (small) difference in names between a publication's print and digital versions.


Thanks very much again.

[alleycat]

You know, I missed the part in your post about "websites". I just read it as scriptwriting magazines.

My mistake.

There are also a few respected people who send out a weekly newsletter. I get several. If you're interested in those let me know. I will probably have to collect their websites over time since I get the newsletters at different times.

[ATP]

You know, I missed the part in your post about "websites". I just read it as scriptwriting magazines.

My mistake.

There are also a few respected people who send out a weekly newsletter. I get several. If you're interested in those let me know. I will probably have to collect their websites over time since I get the newsletters at different times.

I am interested, thanks very much. I will send you a PM.