Go Into The Story Interview: Lori Evans Taylor My conversation with the co-writer of the smash hit movie Final Destination: Bloodlines.
Page One: “Mary Poppins” (1964) Screenplay by Bill Walsh & Don DaGradi, based on The “Mary Poppins” books by by P.L. Travers
Prep: From Concept to Outline: “It works!” When you enroll in this online workshop, you will receive a FREE personalized autographed copy of my book The Protagonist’s Journey!
Go Into The Story Interview: Craig Mazin My in-depth interview with screenwriter and co-host (along with John August) of the popular podcast Scriptnotes.
On Writing “Sometimes it’s all dialogue with a quick stage note, sometimes it’s all descriptive work. The point is getting it all down, even if it’s…
Go Into The Story Interview: Ava DuVernay My in-depth interview with filmmaker whose credits include the movie Selma, the documentary 13th, and the TV series “Queen Sugar”.
Page One: “Mandy” (2018) Written by Panos Cosmatos and Aaron Stewart-Ahn and Cheddar Goblin, story by Panos Cosmatos
Go Into The Story Interview: Eric Heisserer My interview with one of Hollywood’s hottest screenwriters.
Great Scene: “Good Morning, Vietnam!” It’s Adrian Cronauer’s first broadcast … and the thrill of watching Robin Williams’ improvisational skills.
Page One: “The Manchurian Candidate” (2004) Screenplay by Daniel Pyne and Dean Georgaris, based on the 1962 screenplay by George Axelrod, adapted from the novel by Richard Condon
Erum, great question. Second piece of advice: Tease the reader. Or per Billy Wilder: "Don't give them 2=2=4. Give them 2+2." Make the audience work to figure out…
Go Into The Story Interview: Matt Altman & Dave Matalon My conversation with the writing duo behind the 2024 Black List script Three Hitmen and a Baby.
Page One: “The Man Who Invented Christmas” (2017) Written by Susan Coyne, based on “The Man Who Invented Christmas” by Les Standiford, inspired by “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
Writing and the Creative Life: What are you afraid of? The single greatest inhibitor to creativity is fear. Do you recognize any of these voices?
Interview (Part 5): Matt Altman & Dave Matalon My conversation with the writing duo behind the 2024 Black List script Three Hitmen and a Baby.
The Business of Screenwriting: Your first big check It is March, 1987. I am here, the Hamburger Hamlet on Sunset Blvd. It’s 1PM. I am meeting one of my agents for lunch. For dessert: My first…
Write what they’re buying or sell them your dream There are many writing paths. Here are two of them.
Screenwriting 101: Scott Derrickson “Reading a mediocre screenplay is like driving when you’re sleepy — every minute is work.”
