The Stages of the Internet Screenwriter
I’ve had the honor of being a moderator on the Screenwriters Network discord for over 2 years. I’ve lurked through other online writing communities even… Read More »The Stages of the Internet Screenwriter
Intro
Quick Tip: Don’t Forget Your Location
Too often, writers treat locations as an afterthought. They decide where a scene takes place, stick it in the slugline, and then forget about it.… Read More »Quick Tip: Don’t Forget Your Location
Steal This: Bottle Rocket vs. Bottle Rocket
For those less versed in the filmography of Wes Anderson, his first feature came in two iterations: the 1996 feature and the 1993 short film.… Read More »Steal This: Bottle Rocket vs. Bottle Rocket
Terror Taught Me: Scare Me and Limitations
Amongst the deluge of October horror movies, one has a lot to teach about limitations. Scare Me follows two horror writers (and eventually, a pizza… Read More »Terror Taught Me: Scare Me and Limitations
The Contest Grind
For the emerging writer, especially those outside LA, contests most often get listed as the way to break-in. They don’t care about who you know… Read More »The Contest Grind
The Art of the Exposition Funnel
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 »The Art of the Exposition Funnel
Quick Tip: The Prelap
We’ve talked about writing to the cut before, but I wanted to dig in on one especially useful tool – the prelap. Prelaps get noted… Read More »Quick Tip: The Prelap
Steal This: Training Day and Tactics
Following up on yesterday’s post about Objectives and Tactics, let’s look at a prime example: Training Day. Written by David Ayer and directed by Antoine… Read More »Steal This: Training Day and Tactics
Quick Tips: Objectives & Tactics
Writers just starting out often end up with flat scenes. Characters stand around and state exposition or what they want. Then they get it, or… Read More »Quick Tips: Objectives & Tactics
Notes Under Notes: Building Callouses
Getting feedback on your writing can be a painful and confusing process. You’ve spent your time and energy crafting a piece of art that you… Read More »Notes Under Notes: Building Callouses
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