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		<title>Sundance Labs: How to Prepare</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[GotScreenplay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:43:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A lot of writers treat Sundance Labs like a lottery ticket. But the language on the application makes something very clear: these programs are designed for work-in-progress feature projects, with a focus on development support and creative growth.  So what does that mean for you? It means you don’t apply because you “have a script.” [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AI in Screenwriting: What it Means</title>
		<link>https://americanscreenwriters.com/ai-in-screenwriting-understanding-what-it-means/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[GotScreenplay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[AI is now part of the screenwriting conversation, whether you love it, hate it, or want to ignore it. The key is separating hype from reality. Under the 2023 WGA agreement, the Guild established protections around AI—emphasizing that AI can’t be used to undermine writers’ credit or compensation, and that writers’ work shouldn’t be exploited [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Contests in 2026: Do They Still Matter?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[GotScreenplay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Screenplay Contest Entry]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Screenwriting contests can be career accelerators—or expensive procrastination traps (sound familiar?). The difference is determined by strategy. Two contests that consistently come up in serious conversations: Nicholl Fellowships (Academy-backed, historically meaningful), which now emphasizes partner submissions and fellowship structure directly on its official site.  Austin Film Festival (AFF), which already lists 2026 Script Competition deadlines [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The New Writer Tool Trap (and Final Draft 13)</title>
		<link>https://americanscreenwriters.com/the-new-writer-tool-trap-and-final-draft-13/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[GotScreenplay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Screenwriting Articles]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let’s talk software! Final Draft is still the industry standard, and Final Draft 13’s big emphasis is customization and workflow features that help writers stay productive (writing goals, different modes, outlining tools, and navigation upgrades). But here’s the trap: New writers spend more time picking tools than writing pages. I’m not anti-tools. I’m anti-stalling. This [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How Do I Get My Screenplay Noticed?</title>
		<link>https://americanscreenwriters.com/how-do-i-get-my-screenplay-noticed/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[GotScreenplay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 15:51:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Screenwriting Misc]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Screenwriting is not a spectator sport! It requires active participation because if you don't promote yourself, who will? One of the most common questions I hear is, "how do I get my screenplay read?" It's really a straightforward proposition- put yourself out there. There is no magic pill. Hard, old-fashioned legwork in the form of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Filmmatic Horror Screenplay Contest</title>
		<link>https://americanscreenwriters.com/filmmatic-horror-screenplay-contest/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[GotScreenplay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The entry deadline for season 7 of the Filmmatic Horror Screenplay Awards is only 5 days away. As you all know, I'm not a huge proponent of screenplay contests, but many of our members do have an interest. So, if you're so inclined, here's the link for the soon-to-close Horror screenplay contest. Here is the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Dealing With Writer&#8217;s Isolation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[GotScreenplay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 19:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[All Screenwriting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Screenwriting Tips and Ideas]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[How to Prevent Writer Isolation and Boredom by Steven Kirwan Screenwriters are a unique breed, because we tend to see the world in scenes. The more prolific the writing, the less contiguous everyday life can seem. Spending hours, days, or even weeks cloistered in our writing caves can isolate us from friends, family, and reality, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mastering the Logline</title>
		<link>https://americanscreenwriters.com/mastering-the-logline-more-than-meets-the-eye/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[GotScreenplay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Why Loglines Are A Vital Tool For The Writer By James "Doc" Mason Logline Master and Screenwriter The primary goal of the logline is to excite the industry professional. But there's more to it than that, and the stakes could not be higher. At its core, a logline describes a story’s central conflict. The well-crafted [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How Technology is Changing the Craft of Screenwriting</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[GotScreenplay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I found a great article that addresses how streaming technology is impacting screenwriting, written by BBC entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh. The article explores how streaming services have changed the composition of TV and film consumption, and, by extension, has also changed the nature of the writing required for such shows.  He postulates that although the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What To Do When Your Screenwriting Muse Needs Some Help</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[GotScreenplay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Creativity ebbs and flows. Flows and ebbs. It is finite, yet it is infinite. Sometimes there’s a story inside us dying to get written. Sometimes, there isn’t. As screenwriters, our creative juices don’t flow at will. Their will, not ours. But it doesn’t all have to be doom and gloom. Embrace the messiness of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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