Author of the Week
Please Join Us for Will Holland’s New Pilot WHEN CRUELTY WAS KING on Monday, March 17th
We'll be reviewing Will Holland's new pilot When Cruelty Was King. It examines what happens when youth are swept up in a culture of hate and violence - it's as timely now as it was in the early 1940s.
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On Monday, Feb. 24th We Review the Biopic Script for A COACH’S STAND, by Andrew Lemelman & Genine Tillotson
What happens when a determined coach on a recruitment mission ignores warning signs that his workplace could prove dangerous? Find out in this real-life story about Holy Cross football coach Dan Allen.
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Events & Workshops
HSSW Presents a Workshop Full of Pitch Decks & Discussion on How to Make One Great
You've written your script and now it's time to try to get it sold. What is one of THE MOST IMPORTANT assets in your arsenal of promotional materials? A pitch deck! You're invited to a virtual workshop and feedback session on the art and craft of this critical presentation tool on Monday, February 5th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
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You’re Invited to Our First Screening of 2023 – A Look at the Comedy Pilot NEXT GREAT HIRE
This year (and next) Harvard Square Script Writers hopes to sponsor a series of screenings and talk-backs at the wonderful Foundry Arts Center in Cambridge, MA.
Our first event will be on Saturday, October 7th from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. More
Director's Blog
Crafting the Persuasive Pitch Deck
In this article I’ll discuss what a pitch deck is and why it is such an important tool in your promotional arsenal.
I’ll start with the cynical observation that people in the entertainment industry don’t read. And when they do, many seem to have problems with retention. More
BARBIE Snubbed? How About Overrated and Over-hyped? Let’s Look at the Actual Story
In this opinion piece, I argue that not only does the film not deserve Best Director or Actress Awards, I have no idea why it's up for Best Adapted Screenplay. Plus, learn the REAL STORY behind Barbie. More