Go Into The Story

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 Spring Challenge: Day 29

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

Writing Groups

Links to organizations in U.S., Canada, Europe, and Oceana.

Screenplay Moments

Think of your screenplay as a continuous series of events and reactions.

Conversations With Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

Great Scene: “Collateral”

Three guys, late night bar, Miles Davis… and an assassination.

Daily Dialogue — March 29, 2017

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

One can never know precisely who is responsible for what in a co-writing situation, but clearly…

Glad you and your wife enjoy the movie. It’s brilliant!

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 Spring Challenge: Day 28

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

Tweetstorm: Daniel Kunka on dealing with ‘bad’ script notes

Last week screenwriter Daniel Kunka (@unikunka) posted a series of tweets about handling script notes a writer may feel are… well… shitty…

When Every Day Is ‘Groundhog Day’

Danny Rubin wrote the hit movie and then…

Conversations With Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

Screenwriting 101: Richard Curtis

“I tend to do projects I’ve had in mind for two years, so they’re slowly boiling on the stove like stock. And by slowing yourself down, you…

Daily Dialogue — March 28, 2017

Laurie Juspeczyk: I’m sorry. I invited you out to dinner to catch up and have a few laughs… but there don’t seem to be many laughs around…

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 Spring Challenge: Day 27

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

Hero’s Journey as Psychological Narrative

An inversion of the typical reductionist approach to The Hero’s Journey.

Telling a Story

A tech entrepreneur uses screenwriting lessons to craft a powerful TED Talk.

Conversations With Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

Lance, great to hear re your film club.

Re reading screenplays: Yes, a THOUSAND times yes.

On Writing

1. Dialogue should be brief.

Daily Dialogue — March 27, 2017

Johnny: [in a creepy voice] They’re coming to get you, Barbara! Barbara: Stop it! You’re ignorant! Johnny: They’re coming for you, Barbara…

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 Spring Challenge: Day 26

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

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

The entire 6 part series delving into the acclaimed indie thriller.

Screenwriting News (March 20-March 26, 2017)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Spec Script Deal: “Darker Saints”

Imagination Worldwide acquires thriller spec script “Darker Saints” written by Tony Kayden. From THR:

Interview (Audio): Ron Bass

A 78 minute podcast with the Oscar winning screenwriter of Rain Man.