Quick Tip: Write to the Cut
Too often, writers think of scenes as discrete units. They forget that their story needs to work in its entirety. This results in bumpy scenes… Read More »Quick Tip: Write to the Cut
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Complete Projects with Accountability
Often for new writers the hardest part isn’t finding an idea or starting to write. Instead, they run into the wall on the way to… Read More »Complete Projects with Accountability
Terror Taught Me: The Last Exorcism and Character
One in a long line of found footage horror movies, The Last Exorcism follows a preacher as he, you guessed it, oversees an exorcism. But… Read More »Terror Taught Me: The Last Exorcism and Character
Steal This: The Boys and Operational Theme
Coming off of last week’s post about Lovecraft Country, I’ve been circling back around to Operational Theme and how it works in guiding a show.… Read More »Steal This: The Boys and Operational Theme
Steal This: Witness for the Prosecution and Scene Work
Witness for the Prosecution, Billy Wilder’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s legal thriller stage play, remains a fun and engaging piece of popcorn entertainment over 60… Read More »Steal This: Witness for the Prosecution and Scene Work
5 Fantastic Project Management Tools for Screenwriting
If you’re reading this blog, then you’re probably someone who fits in the “Emerging Writer” label. You’ve invested some time and energy into your craft,… Read More »5 Fantastic Project Management Tools for Screenwriting
Writers Soundtrack: Tenet
Tenet by Ludwig GoranssonWhy I Listen – I have not yet watched Tenet. I don’t know if it’s good or bad or worth going to… Read More »Writers Soundtrack: Tenet
Quick Tips: Baby Steps
I’m sure that for most of us screenwriting is our passion. But going from Page 1 to that elusive THE END seems pretty daunting, right?… Read More »Quick Tips: Baby Steps
Terror Taught Me: Lovecraft Country and Theme in Genre
Lovecraft Country, adapted from the novel by Matt Ruff and showrun by Misha Green, is the latest take on the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft. It,… Read More »Terror Taught Me: Lovecraft Country and Theme in Genre
Steal This: Jurassic Park and Stories vs Ideas
I’ve gotten to read many amateur scripts over the years. Some by giving feedback on the Screenwriters Network for other members. Others as the leader… Read More »Steal This: Jurassic Park and Stories vs Ideas