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Here ya go... http://www.scriptmag.com/features/screenwriters-writing-novels

As some of you might know, I've been a professional screenwriter for a number of years. However, in the last couple of years I've turned my attention toward writing novels. I'm pleased to announce the release of my debut novel, Luigi's Chinese Delicatessen. It's all about Hollywood and...

I recently did an interview with Randy Steinberg, who spent ten years trying to get a screenwriting career off the ground. Randy discusses his struggles and sheds some light on why things didn't work out quite as planned...

How long to wait?? When you're just starting off in the writing game, it's all about trial and error. Do what works best for you; do what your gut tells you. If you feel a couple days is enough, then take a couple of days. If you feel you need a month, then take a month. There are no...

First script... It doesn't matter which of the two ideas you choose as your first script...cuz the chances of you selling a first script are about a million to one. Just choose the story that you have the most passion for...and start writing. Believe me, you'll learn a lot writing this first...

Just wanted to let folks here know about my book Q & A: The Working Screenwriter - An In-the-Trenches Perspective of Writing Movies in Today's Film Industry, which has been available in paperback for a few years, but is also now available via Kindle and NOOK. For more information, please go...

Shooting on 16mm... I shot a short silent film a few years ago with one brief segment shot on HD, but about 95% of the rest of it was shot on 16mm. Feel free to have a look... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDzHkqTFAYM

Gettin' it done... I've addressed this "problem" on my blog a couple times. Here's one entry that comes to mind. Hope it helps a bit... http://theworkingscreenwriter.blogspot.com/2007/02/gotta-get-work-done.html

Here's a fun video my buddy Scott put together... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH4NZ513xXU&feature=plcp

Screenwriting help... This blog will help: http://www.theworkingscreenwriter.blogspot2.com

One writer's view... This might help...it's from my blog... http://theworkingscreenwriter.blogspot.com/2011/03/one-view-on-writers-block.html

Thinking of entering a script competition? Read what these three screenwriters had to say about their script comp experiences... http://theworkingscreenwriter.blogspot.com/2012/06/screenwriters-pov-script-competitions.html

Thanks! Thanks for reading, "directorik"! You've captured the precise reason why I wanted to interview Martin. And yes, definitely quite a contrast to Mr. Samuels, isn't it? Just goes to show that having a positive outlook and a good work ethic (not to mention a nice dose of writing talent)...

Can a gay Latino find success as a screenwriter? (Hint: Yes!) http://theworkingscreenwriter.blogspot.com/2012/06/can-gay-latino-find-success-as_8489.html