Seeding and the Art of the Payoff
Writers like reinventing the wheel. In fact, we’re encouraged to do it. “The same but different” is a phrase you’ll hear from executives. Or, rather… Read More »Seeding and the Art of the Payoff
August 2020
The Close Read: Slow Burn Horror
We’re wrapping up our week-long series from Uncle Jam with a Fear Friday edition on the most common scripts he encountered during his time as… Read More »The Close Read: Slow Burn Horror
The Close Read: DJ/EDM Scripts
This week features a series from Uncle Jam on the most common scripts he encountered during his time as a Hollywood reader, as well as… Read More »The Close Read: DJ/EDM Scripts
The Close Read: The Big Race Scripts
This week features a series from Uncle Jam on the most common scripts he encountered during his time as a Hollywood reader, as well as… Read More »The Close Read: The Big Race Scripts
The Close Read: Girls Night Out Scripts
This week features a series from Uncle Jam on the most common scripts he encountered during his time as a Hollywood reader, as well as… Read More »The Close Read: Girls Night Out Scripts
The Close Read: Stealth Boxer Scripts
This week features a series from Uncle Jam on the most common scripts he encountered during his time as a Hollywood reader, as well as… Read More »The Close Read: Stealth Boxer Scripts
The Close Read: Same Damn Script Intro
Next week will feature a series from Uncle Jam on the most common scripts he encountered during his time as a Hollywood reader, as well… Read More »The Close Read: Same Damn Script Intro
Quick Tip: Underdogs
By Source (WP:NFCC#4), Fair use If I had to point out the most important thing I’ve learned ever since I started writing, it’d be the… Read More »Quick Tip: Underdogs
Steal This Move: 1917
I thought I had a fairly good idea of what to expect when I saw 1917 (written by Sam Mendez and Krysty Wilson-Cairns), but I… Read More »Steal This Move: 1917
Writers Soundtrack: Century of Love
Century of Love by Fred PelzerWhy I Listen – As I’ve written before, playlists are key for me to get in the right mood for a story.… Read More »Writers Soundtrack: Century of Love