Scott Myers

The Theology of Cinema: Congregation

In giving themselves over to a larger cause, the individuals forge themselves together as a congregation.

Video: Inside the Writers Zoom with “Abbott Elementary”

An hour-long conversations with the writers of the acclaimed TV series

Page One: “Waves” (2019)

Written by Trey Edward Shults

30 Days of Screenplays, Day 10: “The Artist”

Why read 30 screenplays in 30 days?

Minimum Words. Maximum Impact

The origin and importance of one of the best screenwriting mantras… ever!

Update: 2022–2023 Award Season Screenplay Downloads — 14 Total, 1 New Script

It’s that time of year again when studios and production companies make available PDFs of movie scripts for award season.

Great Scene: “Dead Poets Society”

The final scene in the Academy Award-winning movie.

Page One: “Watchmen” (2009)

Screenplay by David Hayter and Alex Tse, based on the graphic novel co-created by Dave Gibbons

30 Days of Screenplays, Day 9: “The Queen”

Why read 30 screenplays in 30 days?

Writing Goals: 2023 [Part 5] — Going Public

10 part series for writers to consider what we did in 2022 and will do in 2023.

Story Type: Spoof

“A spoof is a comic movie that parodies a specific genre of films.”

Writing and the Creative Life: To Write, Stop Thinking

Think character. Think plot. Think theme. But when you sit down to write, don’t think… feel.

Page One: “War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017)

Written by Mark Bomback & Matt Reeves, based on characters created by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver

30 Days of Screenplays, Day 8: “The Social Network”

Why read 30 screenplays in 30 days?

Writing Goals: 2023 [Part 4] — Practical Matters

10-part series for writers to consider what we did in 2022 and will do in 2023.

Story Type: Slasher

In Hollywood movie circles, there are genres like Horror or Science Fiction, cross genres like Action-Thriller or Drama-Comedy, and…

The Business of Screenwriting: How to Respond When Taking Script Notes

“It doesn’t matter whether you love the suggestion, hate it, or don’t know. Always give this same response.”

Page One: “Walk the Line” (2005)

Written by Gill Dennis & James Mangold, book by Johnny Cash

30 Days of Screenplays, Day 7: “Amour”

Why read 30 screenplays in 30 days?

Writing Goals: 2023 [Part 3] — Where Do You Want To Go As A Writer?

10-part series for writers to consider what we did in 2022 and will do in 2023.

Story Type: Road Picture

In Hollywood movie circles, there are genres like Horror or Science Fiction, cross genres like Action-Thriller or Drama-Comedy, and…

Update: 2022–2023 Award Season Screenplay Downloads — 1 New Script, 13 Total

It’s that time of year again when studios and production companies make available PDFs of movie scripts for award season.

Page One: “The Visitor” (2007)

Written by Tom McCarthy

30 Days of Screenplays, Day 6: “A Serious Man”

Why 30 screenplays in 30 days?

A Character-Driven Approach to Screenwriting

Beginning in January, I will be teaching a series of one-week online classes which will immerse you in a unique storytelling methodology…