Screenwriters Federation of America

After searching through out the Internet for the most helpful tips on beginning screenwriting, I found that the Screenwriters Federation of America was the most elaborate. This website offers a variety of tools for all levels of screenwriting. Levels range from beginners to telling you how to submit and market your screenplay when you are all finished! More specifically for beginners, it follows you through the basics of screenplay format, story structure, coverage analysis and copyright laws providing you with all the tools to write a successful screenplay. I believe the most helpful tip this website stated was that,"Picking the right premise is the most important decision you will make in the entire screenwriting process." It then elaborates on the idea saying that,"You can't just be a good Screenwriter. You also have to be able to sell your material. And in Hollywood, where nobody likes to read anything, you must be able to convince a Producer that you have a terrific story—by giving it to them in one line. If you do not have a great premise, nothing else you do in the screenwriting process will make a difference." Quick tips from the Screenwriters Federation of America's website are sure to help any beginner screenwriter start their journey.