Couple of announcements before we get started.
The Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
As we recently announced, we're now an official partner of The Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. This means Script Anatomy gets to submit up to TWO feature scripts per year! And we will be making those submissions between July 21 and August 21. So, feature writers, get writing!
Writers Groups
We have a spot vacant in some of the Writers Groups right now. Seems some folks have summer plans, so this is your chance to jump in. Email me at taw...@scriptanatomy.com if you think you're eligible.
OK, so this week, I have 3 things on my mind.
1. WORK ETHIC – CONSISTENCY = RESULTS
Winners don’t rely on motivation they rely on repetition. And consistency is what brings about success. I know how hard it is to keep your eyes on your own paper and to not worry about the results. But the results will follow, whether that means agents, managers, writing programs, contest wins, staffing jobs, feature sales... Don’t wait till you are inspired. Just do it. Nothing can happen without the work being done, and only time will tell what that work makes possible. So build your portfolio. Write that pitch. Finish that spec. The rest will come.
2. MOVIES ARE BOOMING
The overall box office is running about 16% ahead of last year at the six-month mark — and analysts project 2026 will finish 11% ahead of 2025 by year's end. That's amazing. And it's not just blockbusters driving the numbers. Riskier, lower-budget films are making waves. I'm sure you've heard about Obsession (above) which was made for $1m and has grossed $300m worldwide, and Backrooms has climbed to $301M and counting.
Our feature instructors are reporting more buying activity, with several getting paid to develop scripts — including a horror project and a Christmas movie. Action is hot. Indie horror is still hot. Rom-coms are having a real moment, and thrillers are specifically in demand. The market is moving. Go get it!
3. TV WRITERS - APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM!
We’ve had a lot of alums get staffed this year – announcements coming soon! The fastest track to getting staffed remains getting into a writing program. And on that note...
Warner Bros. Discovery Access Writers Program (2027 cohort) — closes Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:59pm PT. Open to writers staffed on one or zero seasons of US scripted TV; submit two original samples in the same genre. It provides a pathway for writers seeking to enhance their skills in episodic television writing, with master classes on storytelling and collaborative creative writing.
Script Anatomy has taught this program for the past 4 years and are excited to continue on in 2027! You have 1 month to get those applications in, writers!!!
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