Writing Westerns Recording
Earlier this month professional server members Conor Kyle and Scott Barkan presented a lesson on writing westerns. Listen to two working writers talk through the… Read More »Writing Westerns Recording
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Quick Tips: Contrast
Contrast and juxtaposition makes for a quick and easy to way add tension to any screenwriting element. The contrast immediately raises questions and creates connections… Read More »Quick Tips: Contrast
Terror Taught Me: Run and Symbols
Run, the new thriller by Searching team Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian, revolves around a cat and mouse game between mom Diane, played by Sarah Paulson,… Read More »Terror Taught Me: Run and Symbols
5 More Must-Listen Screenwriting Podcasts
We’re back with another round-up of great podcasts for screenwriters. Like we said for our first list of must-listen screenwriting podcasts, this is meant to… Read More »5 More Must-Listen Screenwriting Podcasts
How Nolan “Lies” to the Audience
When Nolan lies to the audience (either brother), he doesn’t really lie. Instead, Nolan uses a three-step structure to pull off a plot twist. PART… Read More »How Nolan “Lies” to the Audience
Finding Inspiration
As a writer, I find one should always be taking in new information. It can be through articles, books, tv shows, podcasts – the important… Read More »Finding Inspiration
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
Quick Tips: Repetition & Difference
Repetition is a very powerful tool in the writer’s toolkit. Humans naturally seek out patterns in everything they encounter. Our ability to do so helped… Read More »Quick Tips: Repetition & Difference
The Writing Habit: Forgive Yourself
A lot of talk goes into what writing habit you should maintain. When you should write. How many pages a day you should hit. How… Read More »The Writing Habit: Forgive Yourself
Voice on the Page: Michael Clayton
When it came out Michael Clayton cemented Tony Gilroy as a top-tier screenwriter. A compulsively watchable legal thriller, it tracks the eponymous Michael Clayton as… Read More »Voice on the Page: Michael Clayton