It’s that time of year in America when we’re all feeling patriotic! It’s the 4th of July, and maybe you’re looking for some movies or tv shows to watch in celebration. Well, you’ve come to the right place! The best 4th of July movies include: The Sandlot Independence Day Born…

Our favorite TV shows had to start somewhere, and that somewhere is the pilot episode. A television pilot episode is the first episode of a series that introduces the audience to the world of that television show. Television scripts should set up the story and central characters to hook both…

Packaging and sales are complicated, and the processes differ between television and film projects and depend on who is putting together the package. Writers should have a solid understanding of the packaging and sales ecosystem, however, because the viability of your project and your ultimate paycheck often depend on it. …

Screenwriting has precise, rigid rules and formatting practices. Over the years, screenwriting software has made it easier to ensure you write your script to traditional industry-standard specifications. But what if you don’t have access to traditional screenplay software? …

At some point in your writing career, you’re probably going to need an attorney. Whether you’re a screenwriter, a novelist, a poet, or anything in between, selling your work can be risky business without legal representation. But why? With help from entertainment attorney Sean Pope from Ramo Law, I’m going…

Today’s kids consume a lot of media from many different sources. When there’s YouTube and TikTok to watch, do kids still care about television and movies? Yes, and you’d be amazed how many kids want to learn to write screenplays for TV and film. I’ve been lucky enough to teach…

For most of us, the last two years have been … challenging. From adapting to homeschooling kids, working remotely, not seeing friends and family, and of course, sickness, we can all agree that it has been harder than ever to get anything done. Television and movie production has not been…

Eventually, we want all kids to learn and master writing skills. Creative writing can activate kids’ imaginations, improve motor skills, and help them to think outside of the box. But what do you do if your child doesn’t want to write or doesn’t know how to start writing a story…

Whether you’re a dancer, a singer, a director, or a screenwriter, finding the right entertainment attorney at the right time can be pivotal to your career in the entertainment industry. It can be more challenging to find an entertainment lawyer than another type of lawyer because not all creative pursuits…