Black List writers on the craft: Theme (5 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.

This week: How do you understand and work with the concept of ‘theme’?

Black List writers on the craft: Theme (Part 1) — What is theme?

Black List writers on the craft: Theme (Part 2) — Begin the story-crafting process with theme

Black List writers on the craft: Theme (Part 3) — Discover theme during the writing process

Black List writers on the craft: Theme (Part 4) — Not come off as “preachy”

Black List writers on the craft: Theme (Part 5) — Being personal

Once again, we see a variety of approaches to a key aspect of the screenwriting craft. Test out some of these ideas in your own writing. When you find something which works in terms of themes, stick with it.

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 next week.