Go Into The Story

What are you afraid of?

The single greatest inhibitor to creativity is fear. Do you recognize any of these voices?

Screenwriting 101: Christopher McQuarrie

“Good exposition is the art of turning pure information into emotion. The Indianapolis Monologue in Jaws. Harry Caul’s dream in The…

Page One: “Bright Star” (2009)

Screenplay by Jane Campion, novel by Andrew Motion

A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 10

This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my…

Interview (Part 1): Kieran Turner

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

Seeking Representation: Managers First, Agents Later.

For a screenwriter trying to break into the business, “How do I get an agent” is the wrong question to ask.

On Writing

“I have two desks. One has a writing slope and the other has a computer on it. The computer dates from 1996. It’s not connected to the…

Page One: “The Bridges of Madison County” (1995)

Screenplay by Richard LaGravenese, novel Robert James Waller

A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 9

This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my…

Go Into The Story Interview: Greg Roque

My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Jerry!

The Theology of Cinema: Incarnation

“If the theological precept of incarnation is ‘God become Man,’ the movie metaphorical view may be this: The Protagonist goes on a journey…

Variety 10 Screenwriters to Watch

From the 45th edition of the Mill Valley Film Festival.

Page One: “Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001)

Screenplay by Helen Fielding and Andrew Davis and Richard Curtis, novel by Helen Fielding

A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 8

This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my…

Interview (Part 6): Greg Roque

My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Jerry!

The Theology of Cinema: Hell

“What if we think of Act Two as Hell?”

25 Screenwriters to Watch 2023

From the Austin Film Festival.

Page One: “Brad’s Status” (2017)

Written by Mike White

A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 7

This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my…

Interview (Part 5): Greg Roque

My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Jerry!

‘Air’ Exists Because One Underemployed Guy in His 20s Saw ‘The Last Dance’

That guy? Screenwriter Alex Convery.

Possibility Thinking, Practicality Thinking

The singular importance of a story idea.

Page One: “Boyz n the Hood” (1991)

Written by John Singleton

A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 6

This is the 14th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work my…

Interview (Part 4): Greg Roque

My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Jerry!