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‘No One Will Read My Script! Access & Getting Past Industry Gatekeeping

All About Industry Access Let’s talk about the elephant in the writers’ room: access. Or rather, the lack of it. Every single time I work with writers  – whether they’re total beginners or seasoned creatives trying to level up – these familiar…
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Bang2write · Access All Areas: How To Get Past Industry GatekeepingIf you are feeling locked out, make sure you read this article about getting access to the industry and beat the gatekeepers.

5 Pitch Deck FAILS That Make Industry Pros Say, ‘I’m Out’

Pitch Deck FAILS I’ve seen a LOT of pitch deck fails in my time as a script editor here at B2W. And whether it’s film funds, script labs or co-production markets, the same problems show up again and again. Here are 5 red flags that make professionals quietly close your…
bang2write.com/2025/07/5-pitch

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Bang2write · 5 Pitch Deck FAILS That Make Industry Pros Say, 'I'm Out' - Bang2writeIf you'retrying to sell a project, you need to avoid these mega pitch deck fails to stay ahead of the pack.

6 Top Tips For Writing About Controversial Topics

All About Writing Controversial Topics Writing about controversial topics can feel like walking through a minefield. One wrong step and the internet might explode. These 6 tips on writing controversial topics don’t guarantee that the internet won’t explode. However, the points below gave…
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Bang2write · 6 Top Tips For Writing About Controversial Topics - Bang2writeWriting about controversial topics does not have to mean getting cancelled. Here's how one writer approached it.

3 Ways Anti-Wokists Are Right About Storytelling In The 2020s

Let’s Talk about So-Called ‘Anti-Wokists’ ‘Anti-wokists’ are those voices in the culture wars claiming stories have become “too political.” They complain that writers are prioritising agendas over quality. They may say that entertainment has lost its way…
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Bang2write · 3 Ways Anti-Wokists Are Right About Storytelling In The 2020s - Bang2writeNo, B2W hasn't lost it ... Anti-wokists might have a point about modern storytelling (just not in the way they thing!).

Top 10 Fillers To Delete From Your Screenplay Or Novel Right Now

Delete Delete Delete! If you’re editing your draft right now, then the delete key is your friend … especially when it comes to storytelling fillers. But what are these? Well, fillers are those moments in your story that seem like action,…
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Bang2write · Top 10 Fillers To Delete From Your Screenplay Or Novel Right Now - Bang2writeIf you are editing your screenplay or novel, watch out for these 'fillers' and delete them from your draft right now.

People in the Fediverse often say that #socialMedia without #algorithms that are programmed for profits let them feel calmer and better.
Algorithms of the big platforms can make people indeed ill. More and more influencers or social media #creators get #burnout symptoms: "There’s no off button in this job. The algorithms never stop. You can’t pause the internet." theguardian.com/media/2025/jul

The Guardian · ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnoutBy Dan Milmo

How Great Visual Writing Works In Your Screenplay Or Novel

You’ve Heard It All Before: ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Whether you’re writing a screenplay or a novel, visual storytelling is your secret weapon. Why? Because readers and viewers don’t connect with lists of facts. They connect with images, action and emotion. But how do we write…
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Bang2write · How Great Visual Writing Works In Your Screenplay Or Novel - Bang2writeVisual writing is the lifeblood of your screenplay or novel. B2W breaks down how to do this without infodumping or creating other issues.