Blade Runner 2049 & Subtext
Subtext as we all know, is one of the trickier parts of screenwriting. How do you make characters say things without saying them? How do… Read More »Blade Runner 2049 & Subtext
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Avoiding This Common Screenwriting Mistake
I’ve read a lot of scripts. As a moderator on the Screenwriters Network, as a judge for writing contests, and as a script consultant, I’ve… Read More »Avoiding This Common Screenwriting Mistake
The Power of Juxtaposition in Writing
courtesy of wikimedia “A good story is about two things. A great story is about three.” I heard this once in a writing workshop about… Read More »The Power of Juxtaposition in Writing
Quick Tips: Setting the Stage
We’ve discussed before the importance of incorporating your locations into your writing. As the writer, you are the first location scout, production designer, and director… Read More »Quick Tips: Setting the Stage
Why Loglines Matter
There’s been some debate lately whether writers need to worry about loglines. For some, loglines represent useless marketing materials for amateurs to stress over. Professionals… Read More »Why Loglines Matter
Steal This: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance & Skipping the Boring Parts
Park Chan-Wook has built a career from crafting gripping thrillers that play with audience expectations. Best known internationally for Oldboy and its devastating reveals, Park… Read More »Steal This: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance & Skipping the Boring Parts
Dialogue & Empty Calories
I’ve gotten to read a lot of amateur scripts. Between reading for contests and offering feedback in the Screenwriters Network, I’ve read in the hundreds… Read More »Dialogue & Empty Calories
Check Out: The Office Oral History & Superfan Episodes
At its peak, the U.S. version of The Office reigned as the most popular sitcom on NBC. Since then its popularity has only grown, becoming… Read More »Check Out: The Office Oral History & Superfan Episodes
Screenwriting Resources to Start 2021 Right
We asked our professional and near-professional members to share their most useful screenwriting resources (besides the Screenwriters Network, of course!), and have gathered their recommendations… Read More »Screenwriting Resources to Start 2021 Right
Why Less is More in Screenwriting
I recently gave some similar notes to different writers, and it helped me reframe my thinking about how to write. Specifically about how to maximize… Read More »Why Less is More in Screenwriting