The Winner of the "Iconic Characters Fellowship" Is...
Roadmap Writers would like to extend a very special "thank you" to all of our valued partners for helping to spread the word for t
Express, Don't Explain: Mark's Resource Roundup
I think as writers we often underestimate the power of the mind to connect the dots. We forget our audience is smarter than we think. Indeed
The Creative Life: Mark's Resource Roundup
The creative life can be joyous, fulfilling, spiritual. Mostly, though, it can be frustrating, soul wrenching and really piss you off. Anger
"Iconic Characters" Fellowship: Top 30 Writers Announced!
Last month, Roadmap Writers launched an industry-wide search for the next Iconic Character. Over a dozen organizations spread the word to th
To Dream or Not to Dream: Mark's Resource Roundup
We’ve all been there, stuck in the doldrums of despair. Friends and loved ones have grown weary from bolstering our spirits. Fellow writers
Tenacity and Relationships: Takeaways from "Dissecting 'La La Land'" with Jordan H
Jordan talked extensively about the trials and tribulations of getting LA LA LAND made, how to network, the importance of pouring yourself i
Wonder Woman: Mark's Resource Roundup
We’re constantly being told as writers that producers, managers, agents, et al are looking for strong female-driven scripts. Well, that’s ab
A Premise is a Promise: Mark's Resource Roundup
What the heck is a premise anyway? Well, as you can see from the links below it can mean different things to different people. Is it the sam
The Paradox of Creativity: Mark's Resource Roundup
The very nature of creativity demands the freedom to explore, but the world yearns for order. The Dalai Lama tells us: “Know the rules well
Grace Under Pressure (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Deadlines)
Imagine this: You've broken into the screenwriting business. Maybe you've sold a hot spec or two and now production companies and st
