Go Into The Story

Interview (Part 1): Miguel Flatow

My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Viva, Mexico!

The Theology of Cinema: Doubt

We cannot know Light without Dark. Nor can we know Good without Evil. Likewise, we can not truly understand Faith without Doubt.

On Writing

“In the end, writing is like a prison, an island from which you will never be released but which is a kind of paradise: the solitude, the…

Page One: “Any Given Sunday” (1999)

Screenplay by John Logan and Oliver Stone, screen story by Daniel Pyne and John Logan

2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 12

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Go Into The Story Script Reading & Analysis: “Elvis”

The entire 6-part series delving into the critically acclaimed biopic. Download. Read. Discuss.

Fellowship Prep: How to Land a Spot in a Writing Program

Video, blog, and links from The Writers Guild Foundation to answer all your questions about applying for a Hollywood writers fellowship.

Interview (Written): Rian Johnson

A Q&A with the creator and executive producer of the hit Peacock TV series Poker Face starring Natasha Lyonne.

Page One: “Another Year” (2010)

Written by Mike Leigh

Script Analysis: “Elvis” — Part 6: Takeaways

A week-long analysis of the screenplay for the critically acclaimed biopic. Download. Read. Discuss.

I'm going to zero in on the final conversation between Colonel Parker and Elvis Presley.

Yes, I lived from

As suggested in this thread, Family is a key theme.

Underlying all of that is another theme: Addiction. Parker’s addiction is gambling (again, money). Elvis’ addiction evolves from his…

A reminder: Working with character archetypes is not about rules.

Also this: Each character is the Protagonist in their own story.

2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 11

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Great Scene: “Zorba the Greek”

First… disaster. Next… dancing. And then… Nietzsche.

Video: Interviews with Screenwriters of Five 2023 Oscar Nominated Movies

A conversation with the writers of All Quiet on the Western Front, Glass Onion, Living, Triangle of Sadness, and Women Talking.

This is a biopic.

First: One can argue that the Protagonist is not Elvis Presley, but Colonel Tom Parker. The story is told through his perspective. In this…

Page One: “Annabelle” (2014)

Written by Gary Dauberman

2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 10

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Script Analysis: “Elvis” — Part 5: Dialogue

A week-long analysis of the screenplay for the critically acclaimed horror-thriller. Download. Read. Discuss.

Dumb Little Writing Tricks That Work: Listen to a Movie

Let’s say you have a moment of clarity. You admit to yourself that your ability to write dialogue could use a boost.

The Business of Screenwriting: Everybody gets rewritten in Hollywood

And by everybody, I mean EVERYBODY!

Page One: “Angel Eyes” (2001)

Written by Gerald Di Pego

Great analysis, Lois.

As far as Colonel Parker's character goes, when I post something in the Part 3: Character article, I'm going to make the argument that…

2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 9

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.