Screenplay

Syd Field's foundational book on the art and craft of screenwriting.

Writing the Pilot

William Rabkin's guide to conceiving your series and writing the pilot.

Save the Cat

Blake Snyder's game-changing approach to screenplay structure.

The Hollywood Standard

The ultimate screenplay formatting and style guide by Christopher Riley.

The Writer's Journey

Christopher Vogler's comprehensive theory of story structure.

Story

Robert McKee's in-depth exploration of storytelling principles.

SceneWriting: The Missing Manual for Screenwriters Paperback

Chris Perry and Eric Henry Sanders' guide to mastering the art and craft of writing compelling scenes.

Want Do Get: A Screenwriters Manual

A comprehensive guide to writing better screenplays with useful tools and techniques by Merlin Goldman.

Arc Studio Pro

A cloud-based, feature-packed screenwriting tool with real-time collaboration and seamless integration.

•  Real-time collaboration
• Outlining tools
• Cloud-based

Celtx

An all-in-one pre-production suite that combines screenwriting, storyboarding, scheduling, and budgeting tools, making it suitable for various types of media projects.

• Pre-production suite
• Storyboarding integration
• Scheduling/budgeting

Scrivener

A versatile writing application that provides a comprehensive environment for organizing research, notes, and documents, with a focus on long-form writing projects, including screenplays.

• Organization tools
• Customizable templates
• Distraction-free mode

Fade In

A professional, cross-platform screenwriting software designed for serious writers who prioritize functionality and industry standards.

• Cross-platform compatibility
• Professional formatting
• Advanced features

Go Into the Story

Official screenwriting blog of The Black List. Script analysis, education, and industry news.

John August

The official site of screenwriter and author John August. Articles, the Script Notes Podcast, and more.

Draft Zero Podcast

Two emerging screenwriters – Chas Fisher and Stuart Willis – try to work out what makes great screenplays work.

Cinephilia & Beyond

Ultra In-depth articles dedicated to the world of film.

The Academy Nicholl Fellowships

The Academy's international program that identifies and nurtures talented new screenwriters.

Slamdance

Independent film festival and screenplay competition that showcases emerging filmmakers through narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and screenwriting contests.

Shore Scripts

Screenplay contests and competitions, script coverage, and film funds.

Big Break Screenwriting Contest

Final Draft's screenwriting competition with prizes including cash, meetings with industry pros, and more to help launch your career.