RESOURCES
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
TOOLS TO HELP YOU ON YOUR SCREENWRITING PATH.
Welcome to Bulletproof Screenwriting Resources page, a list of products and services I've personally used and test. I wanted to create a resource page that you can always come to for all your screenwriting needs. I'll continue to add as I find new and exciting services and products that will help you along your writing journey.
Before you jump into these awesome resources, an important disclosure:
Please note that some of the links on this page are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase or use a service. Understand that I have experience with all of these services, products, and companies, and I recommend them because they're extremely helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I earn if you decide to buy something. Please do not purchase or spend any money on these products/services unless they will help you achieve your individual goals as a Filmtrepreneur, filmmaker, or artist.
SCREENWRITING SERVICES
BULLETPROOF SCRIPT COVERAGE
GET YOUR SCREENPLAYS READ BY INDUSTRY PROS
You only get one shot to impress an agent or producer. Make it count. Our script coverage focuses on the kind of screenplay you wrote. Whether your script is written for a Micro-Budget, the Indie Film Market, of the Studio System we have you covered. Why have a reader used to covering Studio Tent-pole scripts cover your Micro-budget screenplay? GET PROFESSIONAL SCRIPT COVERAGE THAT ACTUALLY MATTERS TO YOUR SCREENPLAY!
INKTIP
LOOKING FOR PRODUCERS TO READ YOUR SCREENPLAY?
Do you want to have your screenplay produced into a film? Whether you're a writer or a producer, InkTip is the place to help you get your script on the big or little screen. Nearly 400 movies have been made from scripts and writers found on our site. Find out how you can make InkTip work for your future projects.
SCRIPT REVOLUTION
UPLOAD YOUR MATERIAL AND BUILD A PORTFOLIO FOR FREE
A completely free to use script hosting website where you can upload as many of your scripts as you wish and, along with your bio, build a portfolio which really sells yourself as a professional. All industry members are welcome to search the database, create reading lists, follow the writers they love, and reach out to them via private message.
SCREENWRITING SOFTWARE
ARC STUDIO PRO
DISTRACTION-FREE SCREENWRITING SOFTWARE
Arc Studio goes beyond industry standard formatting:
distraction-free writing, creative story-building, stress-free collaboration. Automatic backups to your device and to the cloud: never lose work again!
Automatic revision-tracking: deleted some text that you want back? We kept it for you. The cloud done right: work offline or online seamlessly, and access your script from multiple devices.
HARTCHART SCREENWRITING APP
#1 STORY TRACKING SOFTWARE
Legendary screenwriter James V. Hart’s (Dracula, Hook, Contact) decades of expertise into a digital version of this indispensable story mapping tool to provide a practical, easy to use solution to your blank page fears and writing struggles.Import your existing scripts or start from scratch on a new story. As the HartChart enables you to analyze and visualize your character-driven narrative it will lead you through a process that helps you build a great story to a satisfying ending… every, single, time.
20% OFF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP COUPON CODE: IFHAHC
CELTX
BEST FREE SCREENWRITING SOFTWARE
Celtx uses an industry standard screenwriting editor typical for screenplays, stageplays, AV scripts, comic books or radio plays. Celtx also includes a rich text editor module for writing novels. Celtx is FREE for scriptwriting and is only $9.99 per month for the crazy additional production and storyboarding features.
EDUCATION
The HartChart Screenwriting Masterclass with James V. Hart
Drawing on three decades as a major film industry screenwriter and 20 years leading seminars and workshops around the world, J.V. Hart writer of Hook, Dracula, and Contact presents the HartChart screenwriting masterclass, his visual story mapping tool, and story system. You'll learn how to get your script production and market-ready.
ON-DEMAND SCREENWRITING EDUCATION
LEARN FROM THE MASTERS
Access hundreds of hours of online courses, workshops & seminars taught by some of the film industry's greatest minds. Enjoy movies, documentaries, and series about screenwriting and filmmaking; all in one place.
AUDIBLE
FREE SCREENWRITING AUDIO BOOKS
I don't know about you but I'm always on the go and rarely have time to sit down and read a book. I consume most of my books through audiobooks, specifically on my iPhone and iPad. I've partnered with Audible to give you a gift one FREE book, no strings attached. Any book you want. There are thousands to choose from. Happy learning!
SCREENPLAY COMPETITIONS
ACADEMY NICHOLL FELLOWSHIP
THE BEST SCREENPLAY COMPETITION TO ENTER
This competition has launched many screenwriters into a professional career in Hollywood. They only pick 5 winners but even people in the Top 50 get noticed.
BLUECAT SCREEPLAY COMPETITION
DISCOVERING AND DEVELOPING WITERES SINCE 1998
Founded by a writer, the BlueCat Screenplay Competition’s passionate commitment to develop and discover the unknown screenwriter continues to define our work today. Their Winners and Finalists have been signed by major talent agencies like UTA, CAA and WME, sold their work to studios like Warner Bros., Paramount, and Universal, and won major awards at the Sundance, Berlin and Tribeca Film Festivals, all after being discovered by and winning BlueCat.
AUSTIN SCREENWRITING COMPETITION
ANOTHER AMAZING COMPETITION TO SUBMIT TO
At AFF, story comes first and foremost above all else. We fully acknowledge the hard work and passion you put into your script and, rest assured, your story is in good hands. All readers are required to provide constructive notes for each script which will later be made available to all entrants at no additional cost. We care about our process and we care about your work.
VIDEOS TO WATCH
ON-DEMAND SCREENWRITING EDUCATION
LEARN FROM THE MASTERS
Access hundreds of hours of online courses, workshops & seminars taught by some of the film industry's greatest minds. Enjoy movies, documentaries, and series about screenwriting and filmmaking; all in one place.
WANT TO READ ALL THE 2016-2021 TV PILOTS
LEARN FROM THE BEST WRITERS IN HOLLYWOOD!
