Screenwriting 101: Chris McCoy “The advantage to what we do is that we are not actors. We don’t have to wait around for someone to hand us material that inspires…
Deadline’s Strike Talk Podcast Episode 8: Billy Ray talks with members of the WGA Negotiating Committee about where things stand 50+ days into the strike.
On Writing “The consensus was obvious: Stay present. Stay with what’s in front of you. Don’t get ahead of yourself, don’t worry about the middle and…
Redemption as a Theme in Movies and Television This theological term appears as a theme in countless movies and television series.
Ethan Hawke on Creativity You may know Ethan Hawke as an actor from notable performances in such films as Dead Poets Society, Training Day, First Reformed, and the…
Scripted TV production has virtually stopped in L.A. Nearly two months after writers’ strike began, the movement is stronger than ever.
Script To Screen: “Thelma & Louise” One of the most memorable movie endings in the last quarter century: Thelma & Louise (1990), written by Callie Khouri.
Writing Tip: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Characters Not every character is created equal, but how we treat each one is equally important.
“Growin’ Up Zas” A brand new animated family series written, directed, produced, and starring Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav.
Script To Screen: “There’s Something About Mary” One of the most memorable scenes from the 1998 comedy There’s Something About Mary, screenplay by Ed Decter & John J. Strauss and Peter…
Interview: Gene Stupnitsky Conversations with the co-writer/director of the new Jennifer Lawrence movie No Hard Feelings.
Page One: “Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) Screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth, based on the novel “All You Need Is Kill” by Hiroshi…
How to approach writing a villain Protagonist? Three keys to crafting a Bad Guy who is your story’s Protagonist.
How A24 took over Hollywood A video overview of the successful movie and television production and distribution company.
A Therapist Shares Mental Health Tips for Striking Writers “Learning to tolerate anxiety, to not know what will happen but still move forward, is a valuable skill for writers, as it’s always been an…
Of Beginnings and Endings Remember when you first came up with the story idea you’re currently writing? How great that felt?
The Protagonist’s Journey: Character Arc An excerpt from my book The Protagonist’s Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling.
“The only way out is through” Imagine the process of writing a story as being a journey. Perhaps as you embark on your adventure, you have a map — an outline or beat…
