Scott Myers

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.

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…