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Screenwriting 101: Jeff Morris

Scott Myers

06 May 2014
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“I think quality prep work makes writing the script much easier. My writing is more focused and I know what I need out of each scene going forward.”

— Jeff Morris (GITS Interview — July 10, 2009)

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