The Bitter Script Reader, AKA Zuul the Gatekeeper, has been reading scripts in Hollywood for nearly a decade and he's here to help you avoid the common mistakes. His blog's a great resource but it's his YouTube channel where the real fried gold lies. It's a veritable cornucopia of script writing advice, the short videos are rarely longer than a few minutes so you can have a quick binge while at work, or waiting for a bus, or having a pooh. And the '12 Step Screenwriting' strand provides a structured plan, that if adhered to, you'll have a first draft of your script finished in 3 months.
Using a puppet helps personify the tips and information and puts a face to the amusingly grumpy and irreverent tone. The BSR also interviews industry pros, from writers and showrunners, to producers and directors, and provides advice on breaking into the market, covering the LA scene as much as the value of pitch fests and networking. I've spent a lot of time watching and reading his great content, now if I just spend the same amount of time working on my script, maybe I'll actually finish it.
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