Right at the moment i don´t really have a lot time to blog, for the last week and until next wednesday i´m working as 2nd Assistant Director for a commercial, so quite some stressy days, but back to topic.

The month November was heavily influenced by the writers strike all over the USA, so many blog posts deal with the strike, but there are also some articles with different topics.

Chocolatey delicious advice for wannabes by Jane

Well, actually this post is from October, but it´s too good not to share. Jane talked with Bill Lawrence on the Sreenwriting Expo 2007.

The Path to Getting Your Screenplay Sold by Screenplay Secrets

Some steps to take to get your screenplay sold.

Pencils down by John August

A really nice summary why the writers went on strike. By the way John August gives some interesting reports of all the strike days…

What is your screenplay worth? by Clive

Many new writers don´t really know what price to put on their script, Clive gives some nice hints.

Why writers get residuals by John August

Another great article that explains why writers receive residuals, this post is a must read if you really want to know why the writers have put their pencils down.

Talent vs. perseverance by Charles Deemer

It´s a sad but true fact that mostly not the most talented person get´s a chance (or a job), but the one with the most perseverance (best thing to do is to have both).

Rimshot Removal by Jane Espenson

Jane answers the question if there’s a difference between jokes written for half-hour comedies versus those written for hour dramas.

Reader notes vs. writer notes by Alex Epstein

Alex is comparing the notes on a script from a reader or from readers that are also writers.

So thats it for November, oh and just 23 days more to go …