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Great Scene: “The Silence of the Lambs”

Two flashbacks to Clarice as a young girl are critical to the narrative.

Daily Dialogue — December 21, 2016

Morpheus: At last. Welcome, Neo. As you no doubt have guessed, I am Morpheus.

Clay, I tend to be rather ‘spiritual’ about these matters.

So if that WW2 story REALLY speaks to you, grabs you in full-throated manner, maybe that’s the story you are supposed to write.

Analysis: 2016 Black List

A deep dive into the scripts named to this year’s annual Black List.

Interview (Part 1): Jon Spaihts

A 6 part series featuring one of Hollywood’s most sought after screenwriters.

115 Words for “Walks” / 90 Words for “Looks”

“Walks”. “Looks”. Come on, folks. We can do much better than that.

Writing Goals: 2017 [Part 7] — Time Management

10 part series for writers to consider what we did in 2016 and will do in 2017.

Screenwriting 101: Eric Koenig

“Write because you love writing. Write because you want to make the reader laugh, or cry, or cringe (my personal favorite). Write because…

Daily Dialogue — December 20, 2016

Sam: Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It’ll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the…

Caroline, go here and the MBTS link works as well as — now — 43 scripts available!

https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/2016-award-season-screenplay-downloads-43-total-e512e074d92d#.v640lwbrl

How to use resources at Screenwriting Master Class?

Tips on how to use our online educational resources to learn the craft.

Spec Script Deal: “3–1–2”

Universal Pictures acquires drama spec script “3–1–2” written by Ike Smith. From Deadline:

Writing Goals: 2017 [Part 6] — Schedule

10 part series for writers to consider what we did in 2016 and will do in 2017.

On Writing

Writing advice from one of Hollywood’s top screenwriters.

Daily Dialogue — December 19, 2016

Joker: We really should stop this fighting, otherwise we’ll miss the fireworks. Batman: There won’t be any fireworks. Joker: And here we……

Update: 2016 “Twas the Night Before Black List…” Challenge

Annual writing contest with Black List & Screenwriting Master Class prizes.

How To Read A Screenplay (Part 7): Style and Language

I can’t remember exactly how this subject came up on the blog, but it did, and when I asked whether people would like to explore how to…

Writing Goals: 2017 [Parts 1–5]

10 part series for writers to consider what we did in 2016 and will do in 2017.

Screenwriting News (December 12-December 18, 2016)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Interview (Written): Scott Derrickson (“Doctor Strange”)

Fascinating glimpse into the writer-director’s spiritual take on the film.

Daily Dialogue — December 18, 2016

Michael and Peter stare at the baby which has been left at their doorstep.

Daily Dialogue theme next week: Faith

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2016 Award Season Screenplay Downloads — 43 Total!

Three new scripts: 20th Century Women, The Invitation, Moonlight.

Saturday Hot Links

Time for the 268th installment of Saturday Hot Links, your week’s essential reading about movies, TV, streaming, Hollywood, and other…

Video: “Joel & Ethan Coen — A Tribute”

A wonderful video compilation which honors true visionary filmmakers.