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Taking notes and making adjustments is a non-negotiable skill for a working #screenwriter.

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The Art of the Rewrite - Coverage, Ink

Taking notes and making adjustments is a non-negotiable skill for a working screenwriter. At least if you want to keep on working.

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October 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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How do you deal with frustration & defeat? Resilience!

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Resilience -- It's What Keeps You Alive - Coverage, Ink

Gut punches are a regular part of the life of a screenwriter. You have to develop resilience. Here are some strategies.

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October 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Signing up for a career as a screenwriter? Brace yourself, because for every little victory, there will likely be 100 crushing defeats. Why do we subject ourselves to this? Because we must.

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THE AGONY OF DEFEAT - Coverage, Ink

Signing up for a career as a screenwriter? Brace yourself, because for every little victory, there will likely be 100 crushing defeats.

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October 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM

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Interview with manager Jake Wagner about the current state of the spec market.

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2026 Spec Market: Why Spec Scripts Are Selling Again in Hollywood

Hollywood is on fire, and spec scripts are finally selling again. Original spec scripts are making a comeback in Hollywood, and the 2026 spec market is heating up fast. Spec scripts and spec sales…

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October 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Quick video about premise pilots. Don't write them!

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Your TV Pilot Isn’t Really a TV Show Yet—Here’s Why

Writing a TV pilot? Beware of PILOTITIS — the premise pilot mistake that can hurt emerging screenwriters. Your pilot may introduce your characters and origin story, but does it actually show us what…

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September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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5 things your literary rep will never tell you. Translating agent speak.

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5 Things Your Screenwriting Agent Will Never Tell You | Hollywood 2026

What does your screenwriting agent really think about your script? In this video, we reveal 5 things your screenwriting agent will never tell you about Hollywood representation in 2026. Hollywood…

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September 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Quick reminder for Coverage Ink clients: 1-year FREE subscription to Allegory Magazine.

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New Magazine for Screenwriters - w/FREE 1-Year Subscription

Allegory isn't a craft magazine. It's the business of screenwriting—how careers are actually built in Hollywood.

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September 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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September 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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Deep-dive into classic #screenplay structure.

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Eliminate Screenplay Structure Problems

Screenplays can be tough beasts to nail. But one thing that people struggle with that should not even be a thing anymore is STRUCTURE.

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September 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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Quick video about the spec market--which is ON FIRE! Let's explain some terms.

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Spec Scripts in Hollywood: Baby Writers & Naked Specs Explained

2026 baby writer and naked spec trends are heating up the Hollywood spec market. Spec scripts and spec sales are creating new opportunities for emerging screenwriters and new writers. What is a baby…

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September 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Here is the final list of our Get Repped Now -- Spring Session 2026 considers! Congratulations to our amazing #writers!

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Get Repped Now Considers - Spring Session 2026

Meet our amazing Get Repped Now Considers for Spring Session 2026! Eight amazing writers who really brought it - exciting and wonderful material.

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September 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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Master classic #screenplay structure. Here is an easy-to-use template.

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Master Classic Screenplay Structure and Ensure Your Script Rocks with Our Easy-to-Use Template

2026 is the year to stop guessing where your screenplay goes wrong—and start mastering screenplay structure. Why does your screenplay fail? Missing beats, weak pacing, long scenes, or structural…

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September 22, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Let's talk about making your short #film and things to take into consideration before you jump in.

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Making Your Short Film -- Crucial Things to Know Before You Jump - Coverage, Ink

There are distinct advantages to making a short if all goes well: exposure, connections, awards, even possible adaptation into a feature.

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September 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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September 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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Is the score you get on your screenplay actually important or is it really about the notes?

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Your Screenplay Score Doesn't Matter. Here's What Does.

Does your screenplay score really matter? Maybe not as much as you think. A screenplay score can be a Consider, Pass, or something in between—but what really matters is the screenplay feedback and…

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September 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Quick video about "pilotitis" -- don't let it happen to you.

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Screenwriters: Is Your TV Pilot a Premise Pilot?

Writing a TV pilot? Stop making this common screenwriting mistake: the “premise pilot. A premise pilot sets up your characters and story—but never actually starts the series. The real series engine,…

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September 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Introducing a new magazine for #screenwriters about the business of #screenwriting with a 1-YEAR FREE SUBSCRIPTION.

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New Magazine for Screenwriters - w/FREE 1-Year Subscription

Allegory isn't a craft magazine. It's the business of screenwriting—how careers are actually built in Hollywood.

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September 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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How do you get someone to even read your screenplay these days? That's a question we get quite often. Here is our answer:

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How Do You Get Someone To Read Your Script?

Recently, we got the following question: “How do I get my horror pilot read? It’s won four contests now, but I can’t get reps to read it.” Here is our answer!

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September 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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September 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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What is a contained script?

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Does Your Screenplay Need to Be More Contained? Here's Why

What is a contained screenplay—and why can it make your movie cheaper to produce? Learn how to write a low-budget movie script using fewer locations and characters. A contained script can help…

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September 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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Your literary manager has an idea he thinks you should write. How should you respond?

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Your Rep Has an Idea? Screenwriters, Say YES!

#screenwriters : Your manager has an idea for your screenplay? Screenwriters, say YES! Want to get your manager invested in your screenplay? Give them “skin in the game.” Learn how…

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September 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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At some point, if it hasn't already happened, somebody will offer you "points" instead of an adequate up front #writing fee. Here are some things to be aware of:

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Don't Get Scammed on Your Next Script Deal #screenwriting #writingadvice #filmmaking

Stop accepting points in your filmmaking contracts. Hollywood uses creative accounting to ensure writers rarely see a dime from these deals. This breakdown explains why points are often a scam and…

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September 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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How do you get a literary manager to read your script? The secret is cross-collateralization.

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