Go Into The Story

2018 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 23

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

Interview (Part 5): Kristen Gray-Rockmaker, 2017 Nicholl Winner

My 6-part talk with the writer of the script “Last Days of Winter”.

Daily Dialogue — March 23, 2018

Jake: I didn’t shoot him… Alonzo: Roomful of cops says you did. Jake: Fuck you. I don’t care. I didn’t shoot him. You did.

Character Development Exercise: Switch Protagonists

After all, every character is the Protagonist in their own story.

Interview (Part 4): Kristen Gray-Rockmaker, 2017 Nicholl Winner

My 6-part talk with the writer of the script “Last Days of Winter”.

2018 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 22

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

The Business of Screenwriting: Everything you wanted to know about specs

Part 7: Attaching producers.

Daily Dialogue — March 22, 2018

The Bride: Karen… I just found out, right now, not a moment before you blew a hole through the door, that I’m pregnant. Karen Kim: What is…

Dug the Dog’s Role in Pixar’s Movie “Up”

You may think he’s just a funny character (“Squirrel!”). Think again.

Interview (Part 3): Kristen Gray-Rockmaker, 2017 Nicholl Winner

My 6-part talk with the writer of the script “Last Days of Winter”.

Spec Script Deal: “The Liberators”

Warner Bros. Pictures acquires historical action drama spec script “The Liberators” written by Madison Turner. From Variety:

2018 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 21

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

Script To Screen: “Election”

A critical plot point in this fantastic comedy.

Daily Dialogue — March 21, 2018

“Larry, look. It’s been quite a long time. A lot of jobs. There’s no need for this, man. Let’s just put our guns down, and let’s settle…

Facing the Blank Page

Reflections on the start of the writer’s journey.

Interview (Part 2): Kristen Gray-Rockmaker, 2017 Nicholl Winner

My 6-part talk with the writer of the script “Last Days of Winter”.

2018 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 20

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

Screenwriting 101: Charlie Kaufman

“One of the biggest things about writing your first screenplay is that you actually finished a screenplay. It’s a very important milestone…

Daily Dialogue — March 20, 2018

Frank McLaury: I’ve got you now… you son of a bitch! Doc Holliday: [holds up arms] You’re a daisy if you do!

I was surprised to see Madonna is directing this project, however, if you look at the subject…

Re LeBouf project: It can’t just be about his name, the script has to seem to be a viable movie project.

Screenwriting News (March 12-March 18, 2018)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Interview (Part 1): Kristen Gray-Rockmaker, 2017 Nicholl Winner

My 6-part talk with the writer of the script “Last Days of Winter”.

2018 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 19

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

On Writing

“I still encourage anyone who feels at all compelled to write to do so. I just try to warn people who hope to get published that…

Daily Dialogue — March 19, 2018

Harry: I supposed you’ve got a gun up there. Ray: Yeah. Harry: Well, what we gonna do? Can’t stand here all night. Denise: Why don’t you…