Scott Myers

Interview (Written): Damien Chazelle (“La La Land”)

The writer-director of critically acclaimed musical in a WGA conversation.

Daily Dialogue — December 17, 2016

TIGRESS: You don’t belong here. PO: Ah, yeah, yeah, of course. This is your room… TIGRESS: I mean, you don’t belong in the Jade Palace…

Listen: The Broken Projector Podcast

A conversation with Scott Beggs, Geoff LaTulippe, and… well… me.

Another 2016 Movie Script to Download

“The Invitation” is one of the best horror-thriller movies of the year.

Writing Goals: 2017 [Part 5] — Going Public

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

Writing and the Creative Life: Structure and Freedom

When I was an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia, I took a music class with a delightful professor from Eastern Europe…

Daily Dialogue — December 16, 2016

“Fish. Fish, fish, fishy.”

How To Read A Screenplay

If you’re serious about learning the craft, here are some ways to dig into scripts.

Video: 2016 Movie Trailer Mashup

This year-end compilation of movie moments reminds us of a big fact…

2016 Award Season Screenplay Downloads — 40 Total!

Five more scripts: Equity, Hell or High Water, Land of Mine, The Red Turtle, Toni Erdmann.

Writing Goals: 2017 [Part 4] — Practical Matters

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

The Business of Screenwriting: If you write a great script…

…Hollywood will find you.

Daily Dialogue — December 15, 2016

CHRISTINA: Haven’t you ever seen a hamburger before? TRIS: Nah, I’ve…I’ve seen one. I just have never eaten one. WILL: Abnegation eat plain…

The Power of “What If” Strikes Again!

An interview with ‘Zootopia’ writer-directors reveals inspiration for story.

Listen to The Broken Projector Podcast

Hosted by screenwriter Geoff LaTulippe and movie critic Scott Beggs.

Daniel Kunka on Setting Writing Goals

A two time Black List writer weighs in with his approach to productivity.

Writing Goals: 2017 [Part 3] — Where Do You Want To Go As A Writer?

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

Script To Screen: “Air Force One”

The movie version of this pivotal scene is much different than the script.

Daily Dialogue — December 14, 2016

“Something that really cooks. All right, all right this is an oldie, but uh, it’s an oldie where I come from. Alright guys, let’s do some…

Props as Talismans

If movies are primarily a visual medium, then objects are a writer’s asset.

2016 Black List: Final

Yesterday morning, the 2016 Black List was released to the public. Here is the list ranked per the number of mentions each script received…

Interview (Written): Shonda Rhimes

A Q&A with powerhouse TV showrunner of 4 series on ABC.

Writing Goals: 2017 [Part 2] — Assessing Where You Are

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

Screenwriting 101: Taylor Sheridan

“I have 50 great ideas but what helps me choose what to write is knowing how it ends. You gotta know how it ends. You don’t have to know…

Great Scene: “Casablanca”

One of the most memorable movie scenes ever… but have you read the script?