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ChatGPT does a stoner movie scene

Using my prompt, the generative artificial intelligence program composes a scene featuring two stoned dudes trying to order fast food.

Script To Screen: “The Usual Suspects”

From The Usual Suspects (1995), written by Christopher McQuarrie, the final sequence in which all is revealed.

Screenwriting 101: Ian Shorr

“Way back when I taking writing class in high school, I was told that a script is just a blueprint for a movie. That was probably the most…

Page One: “Yellowjackets”

Written by Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson, Pilot (5/23/19)

Go Into The Story Resource: Reader Questions

Nearly 300 questions on virtually any subject related to screenwriting with my responses and feedback from Go Into The Story readers.

ChatGPT does David Lynch

Using my prompt, the generative artificial intelligence program composes a scene in the style of David Lynch.

Video: “Words”

“I think it’s time to renew our romance with the word.” — Steven Spielberg

On Writing

“Write the tale that scares you, that makes you feel uncertain, that is uncomfortable. I dare you. In a world that entices us to browse…

Page One: “30 Rock”

Written by Tina Fey, Pilot (1/24/2005)

Go Into The Story Resource: Everything You Wanted to Know About Specs

A 20-part series, essential reading for anyone who is writing and hoping to sell a spec script.

Go Into The Story Interview: David L. Williams

My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Clementine.

Script To Screen: “V For Vendetta”

Here is The Speech from the 2005 movie V For Vendetta, screenplay by the Wachowskis.

Interview (Audio): Elmore Leonard

An hour-plus conversation with the noted crime novelist.

Page One: “The White Lotus”

Written by Mike White, Pilot (9/3/2020)

Go Into The Story Resource: Conversations With Billy Wilder

A 28-part journey through the wonderful book “Conversations with Billy Wilder” focusing on the master filmmaker’s take on screenwriting and…

Interview (Part 6:) David L. Williams

My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Clementine.

Script To Screen: “The Verdict”

One of the great monologues in recent cinema, taken from the 1982 movie The Verdict, screenplay by David Mamet, novel by Barry Reed.

Interview: Laurel Parmet

A conversation with the writer-director of the indie drama The Starling Girl.

Page One: “Barry”

Written by Alec Berg & Bill Hader, Pilot (3/25/2018)

Go Into The Story Resource: Interviews

Over the years, I have interviewed over 200 screenwriters, filmmakers, and industry insiders.

Interview (Part 5:) David L. Williams

My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Clementine.

Script To Screen: “Vertigo”

An oldie but goodie: The 1958 movie Vertigo, screenplay by Alec Coppel and Samuel A. Taylor, based on a novel by Pierre Boileau and Thomas…

Seeing… Hearing…

One day a while ago, I was out with my family for a walk in the neighborhood. As we returned home, I noticed a speed limit sign in the…

Page One: “Mare of Easttown”

Written by Brad Ingelsby, Pilot (10/19/20)

Go Into The Story Resource: Daily Dialogue

The Daily Dialogue series not only as great information to aid in our dialogue-writing practice, each daily post reminds us of some great…