Screenwriting Back to Basics, Day 1: Writing Scenes With every scene, you should ask yourself this question: What is the scene’s Beginning, Middle, and End?
Go Into The Story Interview: Tara Tomicevic My interview with 2021 Black List writer for her script “Thicker Than Ice.”
The Commuting Writer If your commute to work is a half-hour or longer, there is every reason in the world you should use that time on your writing projects.
On Writing “I can count on one hand, or possibly one elbow, the number of good writing ideas I’ve had while straining at the keyboard. When you find…
Sundays with Sidney Lumet’s “Making Movies” A weekly series featuring reflections on filmmaking by one of the truly great movie directors.
Interview (Part 6): Tara Tomicevic My interview with 2021 Black List writer for her script “Thicker Than Ice.”
Go Into The Story Interview: James Ponsoldt An exclusive conversation with the co-writer and director of the drama film Summering.
Meg is always a popular presenter in public venues such as the Austin Film Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j28Ncqi1ufc&list=PLsubzWvFXmVQ6GeTYGP7noJwIyM2kK2zA
From Zero Draft… to Hero Draft “There are no mistakes. There are CHOICES. We have a scene. Or a character. Or a dialogue exchange. Whatever we’re writing, it represents…
Interview (Part 5): Tara Tomicevic My interview with 2021 Black List writer for her script “Thicker Than Ice.”
Spec Script Deal: “Enigma” Thunder Road acquires supernatural spy thriller “Enigma” written by Kat Wood. Via Deadline:
Interview (Part 4): Tara Tomicevic My interview with 2021 Black List writer for her script “Thicker Than Ice.”
If you are a beginning screenwriter… A guide to thousands of Go Into The Story articles you can use to learn the craft… all for free!
Writing and the Creative Life: The Creative Personality Creative Personality as comprised of 10 dichotomies. How many do you have?
Interview (Part 3): Tara Tomicevic My interview with 2021 Black List writer for her script “Thicker Than Ice.”
Pitching Advice: Create a “Pitch Persona” When you pitch a TV or movie project, your ability to perform in the room is critical.
The Business of Screenwriting: Going From Suck to Non-Suck Screenwriters experience persistent suckitude. The key: Go to non-suck.
Page One: “The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes” (1970) Written by Billy Wilder& I.A.L. Diamond, characters by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
