Scott Myers

Page One: “Sound of Metal (2019)

Screenplay by Darius Marder & Abraham Marder, story by Darius Marder & Derek Cianfrance

Go Into The Story Resource: Reader Questions

Nearly 300 questions on virtually any subject related to screenwriting with my responses and feedback from Go Into The Story readers.

What is the conflict in the scene?

Fact: There is almost nothing less entertaining than a scene with zero conflict and the characters all in agreement with each other.

Spec Script Deal: “Stay Frosty”

Warner Bros. acquires action spec script “Stay Frosty” written by Tyler Marceca. Via Deadline:

The Tactile Experience of Writing

Words. Created. On. Paper.

Page One: “Soul” (2020)

Screenplay by Pete Docter & Mike Jones & Kemp Powers, story by Pete Docter & Mike Jones & Kemp Powers

Go Into The Story Resource: Everything You Wanted to Know About Specs

A 20 part series, essential reading for anyone who is writing and hoping to sell a spec script.

Screenplays Are Stories, Not Formulas

“If you go in with formula, you come out with formula.”

Screenplay Structure Simplified

“Plot is critical, but how a writer gets to plot is even more critical.”

Writing and the Creative Life: Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling

Part 2: The intriguing thing here is that while we, as writers, are thinking about emotions and psychology, much of it apparently boils…

Page One: “Palm Springs” (2020)

Screenplay by Andy Siara, story by Max Barbakow and Andy Siara

Go Into The Story Resource: Conversations With Billy Wilder

A 28-part journey through the wonderful book “Conversations with Billy Wilder” focusing on the master filmmaker’s take on screenwriting and…

The Theology of Cinema: Hell

“What if we think of Act Two as Hell?”

Carl Jung on the structure of dreams

Subconscious stories revealed in our sleep in four acts.

The Business of Screenwriting: Everything You Wanted to Know About Specs

Part 4: The Buyers — Studios, Streamers, and Financiers

Page One: “Nomadland” (2020)

Screenplay by Chloé Zhao, based on the book by Jessica Bruder

Interesting application of the OP's central concept.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Go Into The Story Resource: Interviews

Over the years, I have interviewed nearly 200 screenwriters, filmmakers, and industry insiders.

A Story in Six Words

That’s why I have the six-word rule. You got six words… count ‘em… one, two, three, four, five, six… six words in your logline to get my…

The External and Internal Worlds of a Screenplay Universe

When something happens…something *else* happens.

Reader Question: What are three good “how to” scripts to read?

Three essential scripts for learning the craft.

Page One: “Minari” (2020)

Written by Lee Isaac Chung.

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It's a delicate balance.

I still contend that if the story demands style elements which go against convention and the so-called "rules," the writer should go for…

The Coen Brothers and the Craft of Storytelling

My one-week online class begins Monday, December 5th.