On Writing “So much about having a manuscript accepted is just out of your hands: the blood sugar level of a reader, the slant of light across a page…
60 Second Screenwriter: What’s a subplot? A video series addressing key screenwriting concerns in one minute.
Page One: ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ (1975) Screenplay by Frank Pierson, based upon a magazine article P.F. Kluge and Thomas Moore
How To Read A Screenplay If you’re serious about learning the craft, here are some ways to dig into scripts.
Interview (Video): David H. Steinberg A 90-minute conversation with screenwriter and TV writer whose current project is the Netflix series No Good Nick.
Page One: ‘The Disaster Artist’ (2017) Screenplay by Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber, book by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell
How To Read A Screenplay (Part 7): Style and Language There are multiple layers to any story. The more you dig, the deeper your understanding.
Spec Script Deal: Untitled Comedy Project New Line Cinema acquires untitled a CGI / Animation / Live Action comedy spec script written by Katie Wech. Via Deadline:
How To Read A Screenplay (Part 6): Themes There are multiple layers to any story. The more you dig, the deeper your understanding.
The Business of Screenwriting: The Travails of Pitching (Part 1) — The Distracted Exec We are seated in a studio executive’s office for a pitch meeting. He’s late. Very late. We’ve been waiting for close to a half-hour. His…
Page One: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (2018) Screenplay by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim, novel by Kevin Kwan
How To Read A Screenplay (Part 5): Metamorphosis There are multiple layers to any story. The more you dig, the deeper your understanding.
How To Read A Screenplay (Part 4): Subplots, Relationships and Character Functions There are multiple layers to any story. The more you dig, the deeper your understanding.
The Bitter Script Reader Revealed! We finally learn his name, his current gig as a TV writers’ assistant, and an exciting upcoming charity event.
How To Read A Screenplay (Part 3): Plotline Points and Sequences There are multiple layers to any story. The more you dig, the deeper your understanding.
On Writing “Art stands on the shoulders of craft, which means that to get to the art, you must master the craft. If you want to write, practice…
Reader Question: Should I write a big budget spec script or not? Write what you’re passionate about, but there are some good reasons to balance that by putting on your producer’s hat.
