Go Into The Story

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.

Script Analysis: “Elvis” — Part 4: Themes

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

Screenwriting Mantra: Watch Movies. Read Scripts. Write Pages.

I came up with this screenwriting mantra a decade ago. Still works.

Great Scene: “Young Frankenstein”

One of the most inspired comedic moments in a truly inspired film: The “Puttin’ on the Ritz” bit.

Page One: “Anatomy of a Murder” (1959)

Screenplay by Wendell Mayes, based on the novel by John D. Voelker as Robert Traver

2023 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 8

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

Script Analysis: “Elvis” — Part 3: Characters

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