Looking for online screenwriting resources? Here are some helpful links:

Blogs:

Whether its inspiration or just a bit of a laugh, these sites offer great lessons on the craft of screenwriting from working writers.

Jane Espenson is a Buffy and Battlestar alumnis and a great writer. She provides really useful tips on writing.

Denis McGrath is a Canadian TV writer who provides commentary on the industry at his blog “Dead Things on Sticks."

Job Sites:

I’ve often found these sites useful when looking for new projects:

Inktip.com is one of the largest screenplay websites around.

Mandy.com is a nifty worldwide film and tv job posting board.

Books on Writing:

Some of the best books I’ve read about the art and craft of screenwriting:

Story by Robert McKee: A never ending font of inspiration. This book covers all the essentials of storytelling as a craft, and is absolutely essential reading for screenwriters:

Which Lie did I tell? More Adventures in the Screen Trade: William Goldman is one of Hollywood’s most successful screenwriters, and this lively and entertaining book contains some wonderful stories about the biz. It also offers some great insights into the craft of screenwriting, and includes a chance to see the master at work as he builds a 90-page screenplay from scratch!

The Way of the Screenwriter: A more recent and eclectic work, Amnon Buchbinders’ manual for storytelling uses an organic, philosophical approach to writing that really helps bring story to life.