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Check out Big Break TV Grand Prize Winner Maia Mulcahy's interview with MovieMaker Magazine about her winning script FOUNTAIN OF RUTH, a provocative, high-concept sitcom pilot that Mulcahy says was inspired by an unlikely source: https://hubs.ly/Q03bRzPB0 Congratulations Maia! We're excited to follow your journey and see what's next!

Antagonists are key to conflict, but they’re not always evil. But what makes a great antagonist? From villains to misunderstood characters, let's dive into how to craft compelling opposition for your protagonist: https://hubs.ly/Q03bmfgY0 #storystructure #screenwriting #craftingcharacters #antagonists #writing #screenwritingtips

Check out Big Break Feature Grand Prize Winner Laura Kroeger's interview with MovieMaker about her winning script BIGGER IN TEXAS and how an obscure Texas law inspired her winning story. We're so excited for her, and can't wait to see her next chapter unfold: https://hubs.ly/Q03brrBZ0 The Big Break Screenwriting Contest is now open for submissions. #bigbreak #finaldraft #screenwriting #screenwritingcontest #amwriting

??Congratulations to Final Draft Big Break Sci-Fi Feature Winner Alum Joe Greenberg! Joe's latest spec DREADNOUGHT is being produced by Thunder Road & Beyond the Frame with Dave Bautista attached to star and Cary Murnion and Jon Millot to direct.?? https://hubs.ly/Q03bmzq20

? Final Draft's Big Break Screenwriting Contest is now open for entries! ? Is this your big screenwriting career break? Don’t miss out on the chance to share over $80,000 in cash and prizes, and kickstart your screenwriting career with meetings with executives, producers and managers. Big Break winners and finalists alike have had their screenplays optioned and produced and have secured high-profile representation as well as lucrative writing deals. Enter Now: https://hubs.ly/Q03bbY260 #screenwriting #screenwritingcontest #amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #bigbreak #finaldraft

“With an adaptation, you can never give back your first read. So, what are you taking away? What fills your soul? Why do you want to tell this story? And then that becomes sort of the North Star." Showrunner Nikki Toscano shares her approach to crafting suspense and character arcs in LONG BRIGHT RIVER. Check out our latest episode of the Write On Podcast for insights: https://hubs.ly/Q039-t5N0 #writeon #podcast #screenwriting #showrunner #tvwriting #longbrightriver #nikkitoscano

From being a staff writer on TV shows to becoming a showrunner and auteur of his own series, THE WHITE LOTUS creator Mike White has paid his dues and has stayed true to his personal vision. Let's explore his inspiring screenwriting journey before THE WHITE LOTUS: https://hubs.ly/Q039RFdW0 #thewhitelotus #mikewhite #screenwriting #staffwriter #showrunner

Final Draft is a proud supporter of The Veterans Writing Project! The mission of the Writers Guild Foundation’s Veterans Writing Project is to identify emerging writers from US military backgrounds and provide them with tools and insights to nurture their passion for writing & successfully navigate the entertainment industry. Deadline to Apply is March 16, 2025. Get your submission in: https://hubs.ly/Q039QFQx0 #veterans #veteranswritingproject #screenwriting #writing #writersguildfoundation

?? NEW INTERVIEW ?? We sat down with Jon Erwin, co-creator, writer, and director of HOUSE OF DAVID, where he shares insights on the show's biblical inspiration, character depth, and timeless storytelling! Check out the interview: https://hubs.ly/Q039zJRD0 #houseofdavid #primevideo #storytelling #writing #screenwriting #interview #jonerwin

? Get ready... Final Draft's Big Break Screenwriting Contest opens March 10th! Final Draft’s Big Break is an annual, international feature and television screenwriting contest designed to launch the careers of aspiring writers. Is this YOUR year?: https://hubs.ly/Q039BLf-0