Black List writers on the craft: Story Concepts (7 Part Series)

Over the years, I have interviewed over 40 Black List screenwriters. This month, I am running a series featuring one topic per week related to the craft of writing.

Last week: How do you come up with story concepts?

Black List writers on the craft: Story Concepts (Part 1) — Waiting for inspiration to strike.

Black List writers on the craft: Story Concepts (Part 2) — Reading to surface story concepts.

Black List writers on the craft: Story Concepts (Part 3) — Sourcing story ideas from the real world.

Black List writers on the craft: Story Concepts (Part 4) — Finding inspiration for story concepts from feelings.

Black List writers on the craft: Story Concepts (Part 5) — Using questions as a starting point for generating story ideas.

Black List writers on the craft: Story Concepts (Part 6) — Assessing and developing story ideas.

Black List writers on the craft: Story Concepts (Part 7) — Honing one’s skill at generating and developing story ideas.

In my opinion, the Black List is the most important brand related to screenwriters and screenwriting in Hollywood. Therefore it makes sense we should study the creative processes of writers who make the list. More insight and inspiration coming in the weeks ahead.