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The Grey List - spotlighting scripts from writers over 40
For anyone looking for some fresh scripts or inspiration, The 2026 edition of The Grey List dropped this week with "a curated collection of original, production-ready feature and pilot scripts from screenwriters over 40." https://scriptmag.com/the-grey-list-2026
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Submission window open for The Writers Lab International for women 40+
The submissions window is now open for The Writers Lab Int'l, now celebrating its 12th year supporting women and nonbinary film and television writers over the age of 40. This year, TWL Int'l will for the first time offer their in-person laboratory immersive program in both Los Angeles and New York, doubling its impact in…
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Tony the Screenwriter Newsletter
Hi all, I just launched a newsletter on LinkedIn that chronicles my journey as a screenwriter in Hollywood. Check it out here: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7386468870141747200
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‘Hamnet’ Co-Screenwriter Maggie O’Farrell on Adapting Her Novel
Oscar-nominated Maggie O’Farrell discusses her screenwriting debut with Chloé Zhao and why art is crucial to understanding humanity. Hamnet (Focus Features) Maggie O’Farrell almost said no when Chloé Zhao asked her to co-write the Hamnet screenplay. O’Farrell wrote the book Hamnet, which explores the grief of William and…
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Screenwriting for Producers
I'm an award-winning screenwriter and wanted to know what considerations must be made when writing for producers.
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Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Anthony McBride
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Anthony McBride! Meet Anthony McBride Anthony McBride is an…
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The Black List Names 2025 Writers Lab Participants
The Black List has named the seven writers and projects chosen for its 2025 Writers Lab: Cristina Kinon (Dumb Luck) Melanie Rish-Ho (Slab Serif) Joe Veix (The Hole Story) Karna Warrior (Chomolungma) Rob Norman (I Love You, Tank) Kaley Rose Mamo (Play Therapy) Sarah Elizabeth Walker (The Junket) The program, now in its 12th…
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🔥 Spec scripts are suddenly hot again…
Remember that August spec script surge we reported on? The numbers had been trending up all summer: 23 specs sold across the summer months, with 9 in August alone (the highest monthly volume since March 2017). Many wondered if it was just a lucky streak. But recently, multiple insiders have weighed in with what they're…