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Script To Screen: “Braveheart”

A scene from the 1995 movie Braveheart, written by Randall Wallace.

Daily Dialogue — December 8, 2017

“Do you think that the punctuation of the last line of this sonnet is merely an insignificant detail? The sonnet begins with a valiant…

The 2017 “Twas the Night Before Black List…” Challenge

Annual writing contest with Black List & Screenwriting Master Class prizes.

Reader Question: How do you go about writing a remake?

Should you really write a spec based on a preexisting Hollywood movie?

Script To Screen: “The Bourne Identity”

A scene from the 2002 movie The Bourne Identity, screenplay by Tony Gilroy and William Blake Herron, novel by Robert Ludlum.

The Business of Screenwriting: Celebrate your victories

Based on my experiences as a screenwriter in Hollywood, there are many things I can advise you to do that are not particularly enjoyable…

Daily Dialogue — December 7, 2017

Nelson Wright: When my body temperature hits 86 degrees, you’re going to hit me with 200 Joules. The electric current will stop my heart…

Update: 2017 Award Season Screenplay Downloads — 8 New Scripts, 30 Total!

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10 Free Go Into The Story eBooks

One GITS eBook for every month in 2017… all of ’em free!

Spec Script Deal: “The Expansion Project”

Warner Bros. acquires science fiction spec script “The Expansion Project” written by Leo Sardarian. Via Deadline:

Script To Screen: “Bonnie and Clyde”

The ending sequence from the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde, written by David Newman & Robert Benton.

Great Character: Chauncey Gardener (“Being There”)

In my view, satire is the single most difficult movie genre to pull off as the tone has to be just right. And my favorite comic actor Peter…

Daily Dialogue — December 6, 2017

Dr. George A. Harris: Our society faces momentous decisions. Decisions about the right to die. About abortion. About terminal illness…

Interview: Anna Hozian and Brad Riddell

A conversation with the co-writers and co-directors of the award winning web series “Other People’s Children”.

The 25 Best Films of 2017: A Video Countdown

From Indiewire senior critic David Ehrlich.

Spec Script Deal: “Antlers”

Fox Searchlight acquires supernatural horror spec script “Antlers” written by Henry Chaisson and Nick Antosca. From Tracking Board:

Script To Screen: “Blue Velvet”

A scene from the 1986 movie Blue Velvet, written by David Lynch.

Screenwriting 101: Phil Hay

“To me, the main thing that I believe qualifies you to be a writer is that you’re really interested in other people. If you’re interested…

Daily Dialogue — December 5, 2017

Lance: You’re going to give her an injection of adrenaline directly to her heart. But she’s got, uh, breastplate… [taps Mia’s chest] So you…

Learn the Craft in 2018!

From one-week online classes to six and ten-week workshops, Screenwriting Master Class celebrates its eighth year as a unique educational…

Walter Murch and The Rule of Six

When this notable figure in cinema talks editing… think screenwriting.

Ten Screenwriting Traits and Skills You Need

Free downloadable Go Into The Story eBook by Scott Myers.

Script To Screen: “Blood Simple.”

The Coen brothers first feature-length film Blood Simple. (1984) is arguably one of their best.

Adam, nice list.

As you know, I’m not a style and format literalist, far from it. But when interfacing with beginning screenwriters, it’s probably better…

On Writing

“I tell aspiring writers that you have to find what you MUST write. When you find it, you will know, because the subject matter won’t let…