Go Into The Story

Spec Script Deal: Untitled Supernatural Thriller

Original Films acquires an untitled supernatural thriller spec script written by Bragi F. Schut. From THR:

2017 Scene-Writing Challenge: Day 17

Write some scenes. Win a great prize.

The Business of Screenwriting: Imagine the movie

One test of a story concept: Can you imagine it as a movie?

Daily Dialogue — August 24, 2017

Luke Skywalker: All right, I’ll give it a try. Yoda: No! Try not. Do… or do not. There is no try.

Reader Question: How can I tell if a story idea is better suited as a feature or TV?

Even with the blurring of lines between the two, there still are differences.

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 September Challenge: Story Prep (Part 3) — Genre-Bending

A series to help prepare writers for next month’s writing challenge.

Spec Script Deal: “Exposure”

Screen Gems acquires thriller spec script “Exposure” written by Peter A. Dowling. From Deadline:

2017 Scene-Writing Challenge: Day 17

Write some scenes. Win a great prize.

Great Scene: “Zorba the Greek”

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

Daily Dialogue — August 23, 2017

General Custer: Well, what’s your answer, muleskinner. Jack Crabb: General, you go down there. General Custer: You’re advising me to go…

Reader Question: How to handle multiple ideas and the creative process?

Do you have more story ideas than you can handle? Read on.

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 September Challenge: Story Prep (Part 2) — Gender Bend

A series to help prepare writers for next month’s writing challenge.

Script to Screen: “Witness”

The movie’s title exists for a reason: Samuel witnesses a brutal murder.

2017 Scene-Writing Challenge: Day 16

Write some scenes. Win a great prize.

Screenwriting 101: Paul Thomas Anderson

“If emotional logic is betrayed, then you’ve got a problem. Not that none of it’s plausible — it seems to be vaguely plausible. It’s not…

Daily Dialogue — August 22, 2017

“Seltzer water and lemon for blood. Or wear red.”

A Comprehensive Approach to Screenwriting Theory

Plot, Concept, Character, Style, Dialogue, Scene, Theme, Time.

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 September Challenge: Story Prep (Part 1) — “What if…”

A series to help prepare writers for next month’s writing challenge.

Reader Question: Could you break down the numbers related to a movie’s budget?

Production budget, marketing, box office and ancillary revenues.

2017 Scene-Writing Challenge: Day 15

Write some scenes. Win a great prize.

On Writing

“Characters are story. And how two people feel about each other is plot, even if they don’t have a sword fight.”

Daily Dialogue — August 21, 2017

“I want your full attention, Starling. Be very careful with Hannibal Lecter. Dr. Chilton at the asylum will go over all the physical…

“The Puzzling Way That Writing Heals the Body”

Can “expressive writing” contribute to one’s mental, even physical health?

Dumb Little Writing Tricks That Work: Free Association

Sometimes if you’re stuck in your writing, it’s best just to cut loose.

Screenwriting News (August 14-August 20, 2017)

The week’s writing deals and movie project news.