Blog Archive - Coverfly

May 16, 2023

The History of the WGA

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has a rather … storied history. Rimshot! (I apologize. To quote a legendary American hero, “I yam what I yam.”) Serious face: ON. The...

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March 21, 2023

Tips on Receiving Notes from Producer & Entertainment Exec Jonny Paterson

You did it! You finally finished that screenplay after many weeks, months, or even years of work. Now what? Well, if you ask an experienced writer they'd probably say that...

December 14, 2022

List of Lists: Where Are the 2021 Writers Now?

Coverfly and its partners have the privilege of working directly with thousands of writers; reading tens of thousands of samples, and servicing hundreds of industry professionals scouting new talent and...

November 03, 2022

Let Writer/Producer Richard Kahan Explain the Importance of Script Notes

Screenwriters, like all artists, are always looking for ways to improve their work. One of the best ways to do this is by getting script notes from someone who not...

October 17, 2022

New to Coverfly: WGA Verification

Get verified today and stay tuned for future perks for guild members. Since early 2022, Coverfly has been allowing writers to verify their Writers Guild of America (WGA) membership. This...

October 04, 2022

How Coverfly Writer Billie Bates Broke In With 'Spirit Halloween'

Just in time for the spookiest time of year, Spirit Halloween: The Movie has officially hit theaters. The supernatural horror film was written by Coverfly writer Billie Bates, but hers is...

August 24, 2022

Stand-Up Comedian Abby Govindan on How to Write Relatable Comedy

What does it take to be a great comedy writer? Just ask stand-up comedian Abby Govindan. Houston-native Abby Govindan is a writer and stand-up comedian whose career is taking...