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Creative Screenwriting Magazine is a Los Angeles-based publication that was first launched in 1994. It was initially a printed magazine that published 25,000 copies six times a year. It eventually moved to be a web-only publication, and the features of Creative Screenwriting Magazine have expanded to podcasts, interviews, educational materials, and more.
An example of a printed copy of Screenwriting Magazine
The website has several categories of offerings that all focus on gaining insights from professionals and experts and producing content and media so aspiring screenwriters can learn, grow, and potentially flourish in the industry.
The Craft portion of the online magazine features articles giving advice and tips for screenwriters to improve their craft. Topics that have been covered include how to write for specific genres, how to write specific parts of scripts (such as beginning scenes), and how to develop characters.
Readers of the magazine can view content related to careers in screenwriting. There are articles describing steps to take to start a screenwriting career and interviews with seasoned professionals in the industry, such as David McKenna, Chris Pittas, and Lucy Luna.
The online magazine also has a Business section in which readers can view content about business updates in the industry. Topics covered include the impact of streaming services on screenwriting and details about newly launched production companies.
The Interview portion of the website consists of articles giving summaries of interviews with people from the screenwriting industry. The podcast portion also has audio of interviews and discussions that are different from the Interview section. The podcasts are powered by ISA and are generated by other organizations and podcasters.
Readers of Creative Screenwriting Magazine can learn about contests and events that could start or further their career. Contests cover topics such as suspense, action and adventure, and television pilot screenwriting. The posted events on the website are all virtual and include webinars, networking, and writing practice events. The magazine also produced another large networking and education event starting in the early 2000s called the Screenwriting Expo. The last known time this event took place was in 2011, and it took place in Los Angeles.
The magazine platform also has a job board under the Gigs heading. The projects that are posted vary in subject matter, services needed, location, and pay. Readers can search for screenwriting jobs using the filters on the website and include genre, type, and category.
The company that operates Creative Screenwriting Magazine has also launched a production company called Creative Screenwriting (CS) Productions. It is a development company that facilitates the process of writers connecting with buyers, ensuring that the deals on projects are beneficial to both parties. CS Productions is partnered with International Screenwriters’ Association (ISA), which gives it access to a database of globally available screenplays.
