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What are some lesser-known stories of overnight successes in Hollywood
The myth of the “overnight success” is deeply embedded in Hollywood lore, but the reality is often more complex and fascinating. ...
Paula Landry
May 313 min read
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The Overnight Success: Hollywood’s Favorite Myth-And the Real Stories Behind It
A favorite story in Hollywood is the overnight successes, but we all know that persistence and hard work was the back-story. Hollywood...
Paula Landry
May 244 min read
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Artificial Intelligence for Film Pre Production: Scheduling and Budgeting Your Film; an AI Panic-Free Guide
Script Breakdowns Made Painless – Why I Use Filmustage First As a line producer wrangling several branded content films, educational...
Paula Landry
May 242 min read
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How to Finally Finish Your First Feature-Length Screenplay
Lessons from the Pros on Pushing Through Doubt, Distraction, and Drafts Get It Written Before You Worry About Getting It Right Every...
Paula Landry
May 174 min read
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Steps to Protect Your Writing: How to Copyright Your Screenplay
Steps to Protect Your Writing: How to Copyright Your Screenplay If you’ve poured your creativity into a screenplay, protecting your work...
Paula Landry
May 133 min read
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You Finished Your Screenplay—Now What?
How Screenwriting Masters Revise for Excellence Turning a Rough Draft into a Studio-Ready Script So you’ve typed “FADE OUT.” You’ve...
Paula Landry
May 104 min read
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Daydream and Plan To Help Counter The #Blues
When Weather Outside Feels Like My Insides
Cloudy rainy day got you down? Maybe you’ve been experiencing a bit of #writersblock or you’ve been having difficulty getting yourself up and your #creative juices flowing in the morning? There’s something in the air this year
Paula Landry
Apr 232 min read
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A Guide to Making your First Feature Film - Part 1
So, you’ve decided to make your #firstfeaturefilm - that’s fantastic! But what comes next?
Paula Landry
Apr 182 min read
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3 Ways for Female Screenwriters to Unleash Creativity in a Low Budget Script
Make something for yourself. Remember that your most important audience initially – is you – the audience of one! Writing a low budget project could be something practical to do, but... a limited budget shouldn’t be a barrier to creating a captivating and memorable screenplay.
Paula Landry
Apr 122 min read
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Screenwriting Essentials: How To Create A Logline That Rocks!
You can create your logline in order to shape and understand a story idea, or you can create a logline after your script is done. Hint -...
Paula Landry
Apr 83 min read
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How To Write A Festival-Worthy Short Screenplay
Creating a compelling (and potentially award-winning) short film screenplay requires a blend of creativity, discipline, and an...
Paula Landry
Apr 54 min read
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5 Tricks to Help Hold Yourself Accountable in Your Writing
Accountability can be a tricky beast for anyone to tackle, and it can be especially tricky if you’re an artist or a creative with a day...
Paula Landry
Apr 33 min read
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What Genre Is Your Screenplay
A genre of film is they type of story and the way it’s told. Once you have written a few concepts, examine them to see what genres they will naturally fall into. Some may straddle more than one, or be more marketable in a certain genre. Many people are drawn to a straight-ahead drama, but many scripts contain an additional element to drama to heighten the story. Ask yourself what genres draw you, and that’s an indicator that you will naturally know the conventions of that gen
Paula Landry
Apr 13 min read
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Welcome to Inspiration and Productivity in Your Creative Business Journey
Helpful Resources for Creative Entrepreneurs, Screenwriters and Filmmakers The goal of A Flick Chick is to share tools for success and ...
Paula Landry
Apr 19, 20241 min read
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