Back in the Saddle
So every few days, I get an email from somebody asking me what happened to the site which, in and of itself is quite interesting because since there was no site until just a day ago, that means, these...
View ArticleCurrent State of Screenwriting
So you’re still writing? Me too but it’s a lot harder out there these days… I personally lean more toward independent film and in case you aren’t aware, Independent film has all but disappeared unless...
View ArticleScreenwriting Structure is all Around Me
So I got to my local coffee shop today as usual but for some reason, the place was packed. Standing room only except for the outside tables and chairs. Got my Americano and Pepsi and headed outdoors...
View ArticleIt’s All About the Concept?
You know… Hollywood kills me. Hollywood executives kill me even more. Apparently, they’ve forgotten what storytelling and screenwriting is all about. Yeah I know… We already knew that. But exactly one...
View ArticleI Can’t Fucking Wait…
You’ve gotta love Hollywood. So creative. So inventive. So out of the box. Yeah… Makes you feel good about writing creative, inventive, out of the box spec scripts. Right? I mean hey… Just look at what...
View ArticleGuest Post From a Former Executive Vice-President of a Major Studio
I love this post but it made me sad. If you would allow me, I’d like to share one insider recollection of how the studio system USED TO WORK before the economic crash. I’d also like to impart vibes...
View ArticleYou Want to Become a Screenwriter? Seriously?
It’s no secret that there are a lot of us that want to write screenplays and it’s even less of a secret that a lot of us are already writing screenplays. In fact, whether you live in Los Angeles or...
View ArticleThe Odds of Selling a Spec Screenplay
It’s recently occurred to me as I field daily emails from people writing spec screenplays that many of them have absolutely no idea about the quest that lays before them. Which makes me wonder if they...
View ArticleIncreasing Your Odds of Selling a Spec Screenplay Part 1
So the odds of selling a spec aren’t nearly as bad as a lot of you thought it might be… On the other hand, there seemed to be more than a handful of you out there who are already second-guessing...
View ArticleMeet Some of Your Competition Malkovich’s Mail
So yeah… I was on Twitter today and read a message that sent me to YouTube and kept me there watching Parts 1 through 5 of Malkovich’s Mail. My thanks to @shericandler via @FilmmakerMag of Filmmaker...
View ArticleSubtext in Your Screenplay Part 1 Dialogue
I know… There’s probably quite a few posts and articles already out there when it comes to subtext in your screenplay. I’m hoping that I’m able to possibly throw a bit of a different spin on things…...
View ArticleSubtext in Your Screenplay Part 2 Dialogue
In Part 1, I pointed out that you really need to give your actors something to work with when it comes to the dialogue you’re giving your characters… That “something to work with” is subtext. Subtext...
View ArticleBreaking in Outside of Hollywood Webinar
It’s not often that I will actually recommend anyone attend a screenwriting workshop or seminar. Today however, I will recommend a screenwriting webinar. What’s a webinar? A seminar held completely...
View ArticleJenna Milly Presents The 3 Cs of Screenwriting
Another screenwriting webinar? You bet. Conflict. Concept. Character. The 3 Cs. Without these three elements, you have less chance of someone in Hollywood taking you seriously. Let’s face it… Hollywood...
View ArticleSubtext in Your Screenplay Part 3 Dialogue
So we know every good screenplay needs subtext and probably, the most important kind of subtext is subtext in the dialogue that your characters speak. Don’t get me wrong… Subtext in other forms should...
View ArticleScreenplay Readers Paid Script Coverage – Another Tool In The Screenwriting...
Today is a guest post from a buddy of mine… Brian O’Malley, owner and operator of ScreenplayReaders.com I asked Brian if he would write a guest post about using actual readers to read over your...
View ArticleParenthetically Speaking…
Figured I’d come out of the shadows today and talk about this seemingly little known screenplay element called a PARENTHETICAL. Now I only come out and write this shit when I “THINK” I have something...
View ArticleI Smell Dead People… Sometimes
You gotta wonder if you’re just batshit crazy. And of course, I know I am. The only person I’ve ever known to be crazier, was my brother. We pushed each other to ultimate craziness. Jumping off...
View ArticleSteal Your Favorite Scenes
I think most of us will agree that it’s difficult to watch movies in the same way we did before we decided to become screenwriters. I know for me, I only watch what I hope is going to be a movie worth...
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