Why Did They Cut This Scene From “Aliens”? The scene underscores why Ripley’s relationship with Newt is so impactful psychologically and emotionally. So, why did they cut it from the…
Page One: “The Adventures of Tintin” (2011) Screenplay by Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish, based on “The Adventures of Tintin” by Hergé
2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 4 One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.
Script To Screen: “Double Indemnity” A key scene from the classic 1944 thriller Double Indemnity, screenplay by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler, novel by James M. Cain.
On Writing “Don’t take yourself too seriously. Take the work seriously, take the time to do it everyday, but don’t get all bent out of shape about…
Page One: “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane” (1990) Screenplay by Daniel Waters and James Cappe & David Arnott, story by James Cappe & David Arnott, characters by Rex Weiner
2023 Zero Draft Thirty September Challenge: Day 3 One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.
The Theology of Cinema: Congregation In giving themselves over to a larger cause, the individuals forge themselves together as a congregation.
Script To Screen: “Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” Peter Sellers in one of three roles he plays in the movie: U.S. President.
Page One: “The Adjustment Bureau” (2011) Screenplay by George Nolfi, short story “Adjustment Team” by Philip K. Dick
2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 2 One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.
Video: Eric Roth Interview with the award-wining screenwriter of Forrest Gump, Dune, and Killers of the Flower Moon among numerous other notable films.
Screenwriting Tip: The Six Word Test If you’re having trouble finding the focus of your story, try this test.
2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 1 One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.
Writing Tip: Free Association Sometimes if you’re stuck in your writing, it’s best just to cut loose.
2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Get Your Head On Straight It’s time to gear up for the latest Challenge which begins tomorrow!
The Black List Opens Submissions For Six Diversity Lists Introduces The Desi List For South Asian Writers
How to approach writing a story with multiple main characters Exploring three keys to writing multilinear screenplays.
Reader Question: How to create genuinely unique character voices? As opposed to the characters all sounding alike… or like the writer.
