David Bryan ⋅ Baton Rouge, LA U.S. Army National Guard, Staff Sergeant ⋅ 8 years served

I recommend the book "Crafty Screenwriting" by Alex Epstein. Good luck.

Patrick Adams ⋅ Laguna Beach, CA U.S. Navy, Petty Officer Second Class ⋅ 8 years served

Thank you, everyone.

Richard Byrne ⋅ Hillsborough, NJ Intel Corporation ⋅ 53 years experience

Do a search for companies you ultimately might be dealing with
e.g.
https://www.google.com/search?q=movie+companies

Then, on the ACP platform:
Open the Community Tab
Then select the Companies Tab
In the "Search for advisors from" box,
enter part of the name of one of the companies you are interested in,
e.g. "studios" "pictures" ; "books" ; "publisher"
Click on company name(s) to find advisors
Review advisor profile, message if interesting

Alternately:
I've added links to information and videos on my EE webpage:
https://eehot.com/ee.html#mentoring

e.g.
https://www.score.org/search-mentors?keywords=author+or+editor

https://www.upwork.com/guides/growing-your-freelance-career

https://www.skillshare.com/en/

You could use networking to consult with others.

https://eehot.com/ee.html#networking

e.g.
Get 1 year FREE LinkedIn Premium as a veteran:
https://socialimpact.linkedin.com/programs/veterans/premiumform

ACP AdvisorNet Staff ⋅ New York, NY ⋅ 10 years experience

Here are some resources that can help with drafting, promoting, and submitting manuscripts, screenplays, and short stories to production companies or networks:

Drafting Resources
1. **Books**:
- "Save the Cat!" by Blake Snyder – A popular book on screenwriting structure.
- "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White – A classic guide on writing style and clarity.
- "On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" by Stephen King – A blend of memoir and writing advice.
2. **Online Courses**:
- **MasterClass**: Offers classes from famous writers and screenwriters like Aaron Sorkin, Shonda Rhimes, and Neil Gaiman.
- **Coursera**: Courses on creative writing and screenwriting from universities like Wesleyan and the University of Cambridge.
3. **Software**:
- **Final Draft**: Industry-standard software for screenwriting.
- **Scrivener**: Versatile writing software for drafting manuscripts.
- **Celtx**: A comprehensive tool for writing and pre-production.
Promoting and Submitting Resources
1. **Writer’s Market Guide**:
- Annual publications like "The Writer's Market" provide listings of agents, publishers, and production companies, along with submission guidelines.
2. **Online Platforms**:
- **Coverfly**: A platform to showcase your screenplays and get noticed by industry professionals.
- **InkTip**: Connects writers with producers looking for screenplays and scripts.
- **Submittable**: A submission management platform used by many literary magazines and publishers.
3. **Networking and Communities**:
- **FilmFreeway**: A platform for submitting to film festivals.
- **Stage 32**: A networking site for film, television, and theater creatives.
- **Writers’ Guild of America (WGA)**: Offers resources and networking opportunities for screenwriters.