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Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Preparing & Navigating Screenplay Conferences and Pitch Festivals

1 Apr , 2013 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

This month, Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell heads to the Screenwriters World Conference as a featured speaker. Before she goes, she offers advice for how to get the most out of your visit to a pitch fest. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Top Questions NOT to Ask a Film Industry Professional

1 Mar , 2013 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Whether you’re at a face-to-face meeting or emailing a query letter, the way in which you present yourself and your project are vital in making a lasting – and, let me emphasize, good -- impression. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Getting Noticed

1 Mar , 2013 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

This month, screenplay expert Susan Kouguell tackles one of the big questions - how to get a screenplay noticed! Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Recap: Most Popular NewEnglandFilm.com Stories of 2012

3 Jan , 2013 | Written by Michele Meek | Posted by:

Here's a recap of NewEnglandFilm.com's 15 most popular stories from 2012 and five stories from the archives with the most views.

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Should Screenwriters Go to Film School? Part Two

1 Jan , 2013 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Is it worth it to go to film school? In part two of a series, Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell gets an answer from SUNY Purchase’s Professor J.D. Zeik. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Screenwriting Advice from Award-Winning Screenwriter and Teacher Barry Brodsky

1 Nov , 2012 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

There's no one path to becoming a screenwriter, and Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell discusses some of the many options with writer and director of the Emerson College Screenwriting Certificate Program, Barry Brodsky. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Words from the Masters

1 Oct , 2012 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Screenwriting consultant Susan Kouguell offers up words of wisdom from some of film's most successful screenwriters. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Getting to Hollywood and Tracking Down Agents

1 Aug , 2012 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Screenplay columnist Susan Kouguell answers your questions about breaking into Hollywood from overseas, and then finding an agent once you get there. E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Tips for Good Dialogue

1 Jul , 2012 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

One of the foundations of a good screenplay is great dialogue. Screenplay expert Susan Kouguell gives you her top ten tips for writing the best dialogue. E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Ask the Screenplay Doctor: To Write or Not Write … a Short Screenplay

1 Jun , 2012 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Screenplay expert Susan Kouguell shares her short film successes and gives you tips for trying your own! E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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