Scott Myers

Katiesings, this is a big part of the issue, isn’t it?

Beauty is so much more than a person’s physical nature. Maybe the ethos of British and Australian movies will seep into the consciousness…

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 September Challenge: Day 7

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Writing as Jazz, Jazz as Writing: Part 9

Words of writing wisdom gleaned from some jazz greats.

A Screenwriter’s Guide to Story Types

Free downloadable Go Into The Story eBook by Scott Myers.

Spec Script Deal: “The Revisionist”

eONe acquires science fiction thriller spec script “The Revisionist” written by Michael Lloyd Green. From Variety:

The Business of Screenwriting: Net profits

“Net profit participation” sounds nice, but…

Daily Dialogue — September 7, 2017

“By morning, you’ll be gone. The perfect ending to this piece-of-shit story!”

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 September Challenge: Day 6

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Writing as Jazz, Jazz as Writing: Part 8

Words of writing wisdom gleaned from some jazz greats.

Reader Question: Do I HAVE to use INT/EXT — LOCATION — DAY/NIGHT in scene headings?

First off: Are we talking a shooting script or a selling script?

Update: Reflections on Scripted Introductions of Female Characters

File this under “Lessons Screenwriters Have Yet To Learn”.

It’s a great quote, a reminder of how important the underlying concept is to the story we choose to…

Re Lynch = “friggin’ genuis”: Concur!

Script To Screen: “Aliens”

It’s Surrogate Mother vs. Alien Mother in this memorable fight scene.

Daily Dialogue — September 6, 2017

“Let’s just call this road trip what it really is. A nice long break.”

Paul, thanks for that information.

Interesting comments from Campbell Scott and I’m both surprised and not surprised re the ending. Not surprised because stories can change a…

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 September Challenge: Day 5

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Writing as Jazz, Jazz as Writing: Part 7

Words of writing wisdom gleaned from some jazz greats.

Plot = Structure

Explore inner workings of the screenplay universe: Plotline and Themeline.

A Shout-Out to Teachers!

As the school year begins, let’s take a moment to remember our mentors.

Screenwriting 101: David Lynch

“The first thing you need is an idea, an idea that you fall in love with. The idea tells you the mood you choose for the characters, how…

Daily Dialogue — September 5, 2017

MIRANDA: Even when I try to do something fun, you have to do it ten times bigger! I bring home a birthday cake and few gifts. You bring…

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 September Challenge: Day 4

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Writing as Jazz, Jazz as Writing: Part 6

Words of writing wisdom gleaned from some jazz greats.

Great Scene: “Big Night”

The power of visual storytelling in the final scene from this indie film.

The Virtues of Non-Linear Writing

If you’re stuck with a story, try this: Write whatever scenes you want.