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Writing Contracts

Every ScriptLix article filed under writing contracts is collected here, from craft notes on structure and scene work to what happens once a script goes out to readers. Start with whatever your current draft is losing on.

  • What Is a Step Deal in Screenwriting?

    A step deal pays screenwriters in stages, each with its own fee and the buyer's right to stop after any step. Here is how the steps, the 2026 WGA minimums, and the guild protections work.

    By ScriptLix Editorial

Writing Contracts

Every ScriptLix article filed under writing contracts is collected here, from craft notes on structure and scene work to what happens once a script goes out to readers. Start with whatever your current draft is losing on.

What Is a Step Deal in Screenwriting?

What Is a Step Deal in Screenwriting?

A step deal pays screenwriters in stages, each with its own fee and the buyer's right to stop after any step. Here is how the steps, the 2026 WGA minimums, and the guild protections work.

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