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Mark Sanderson

@scriptcat

Working screenwriter. 18 films. Consultant. Dig my book “A Screenwriter’s Journey to Success” on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2net1sy “Girl Taken” on Prime & Apple TV

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You never get a second chance to make a first great impression with your screenplay. Make sure the concept and your execution match at the highest level.


Hit the ground running with your screenplay in the New Year. Need in-depth consultation? Catch my early Black Friday sale Nov. 20-30th and take $35 off feature & tv pilot packages. Discount code: SCRIPTCAT BLACKFRIDAY


As long as you write and unleash your projects upon the world… you will face criticism. Hopefully constructive. Face it head on, be open to opinions, don’t defend yourself from producer’s notes, and move on to getting the project made.


Hit the ground running with your screenplay in the New Year. Need in-depth consultation? Catch my Black Friday sale and take $35 off feature & tv pilot packages. fiveoclockblue.net/screenplay-con…


Avoid the vomit draft as most of it won’t be useful —and when you start working professionally, you will need to turn in a fantastic first draft. Train yourself now to complete a solid first draft.

scriptcat's tweet image. Avoid the vomit draft as most of it won’t be useful —and when you start working professionally, you will need to turn in a fantastic first draft. Train yourself now to complete a solid first draft.

Deadlines will become vital to your professional life as a working screenwriter. Start training yourself now to meet your self imposed deadlines for the time when you do work under a contract and a deadline.


If you’re chasing fame and fortune as a screenwriter… instead spend your energy on becoming a better writer to offer viable projects first — success will follow. scriptcat.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/sto…


It’s vital to be able to detach so you can weather the emotional highs and lows of this business. Don’t take every rejection to heart. Learn from it and move forward. Remember, this will not be your only script. It’s just one of a giant pile you will need to create.


Do you chase screenwriting notes and end up with a worse draft due to lack of confidence in your vision?


Do you remember when you joined X? I do! 30,000 posts later it’s… #MyXAnniversary

scriptcat's tweet image. Do you remember when you joined X? I do! 

30,000 posts later it’s… #MyXAnniversary

Disappointments will follow us as long as we’re screenwriting. How do you weather the storms of criticism, rejection, and failure and continue going after your dreams?


Screenwriting survival tips for today…

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Day 4 of 7 of letting my #screenplay rest before I start edits. You didn't know this was a thing? It is! Find this advice and more if you're serious about #screenwriting in @scriptcat 's book available on Amazon.

SherryFrasier13's tweet image. Day 4 of 7 of letting my #screenplay rest before I start edits. You didn't know this was a thing? It is! Find this advice and more if you're serious about #screenwriting in @scriptcat 's book available on Amazon.
SherryFrasier13's tweet image. Day 4 of 7 of letting my #screenplay rest before I start edits. You didn't know this was a thing? It is! Find this advice and more if you're serious about #screenwriting in @scriptcat 's book available on Amazon.
SherryFrasier13's tweet image. Day 4 of 7 of letting my #screenplay rest before I start edits. You didn't know this was a thing? It is! Find this advice and more if you're serious about #screenwriting in @scriptcat 's book available on Amazon.

Screenwriting survival tips for today…


Screenwriting survival tips for today… Do not be afraid of feedback. It’s all part of the process to growing as a screenwriter.

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Do not be afraid of feedback. It’s all part of the process to growing as a screenwriter.

Screenwriting survival tips for today…


The holiday season is fast approaching! Consider my book as a stocking stuffer for the screenwriter in your life. amazon.com/dp/151730945X/…


Mark Sanderson รีโพสต์แล้ว

The practical & real nitty-gritty (habits, etiquette, attitude, motivation) of the WORK resonates with me. Appreciate your honesty of laying it all out there, Mark. Real, applicable help & advice.


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