Go Into The Story

Conversations With Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

The Business of Screenwriting: Hurry up and wait

We have worked on the script for months. It’s an assignment. The studio and the project’s producers have made it known emphatically since…

Daily Dialogue — March 2, 2017

“We might just make it. Did that thought ever cross your brain? Well, regardless, I would rather take my chance out there on the ocean than…

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 Spring Challenge: Day 1

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

Interview (Part 3): Geeta Malik (2016 Nicholl Winner)

My 6-part chat with the writer of the winning script “Dinner With Friends”.

Writing a Screenplay

Free downloadable Go Into The Story eBook by Scott Myers.

Conversations With Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

Great Scene: “Psycho”

After I first saw the movie Psycho as an impressionable youth, there wasn’t a week that went by for several years that, while taking a…

Daily Dialogue —March 1, 2017

HARRY: Wait a minute! RON: You understand why, Harry? Once I make my move, the queen will take me. Then you’re free to check the king…

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 Spring Challenge: 1 Day and Counting!

This is it, your chance to embrace Creativity Meets Productivity!

Balance between Scene Description and Dialogue

What if you were to think of scene description as Narrative Voice’s dialogue?

Interview (Part 2): Geeta Malik (2016 Nicholl Winner)

My 6-part chat with the writer of the winning script “Dinner With Friends”.

Conversations With Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

Screenwriting 101: Barry Jenkins

“Once I’m in the writing phase of something, I do try to write something every day, seven days a week, even if it’s terrible. I think it’s…

Daily Dialogue — February 28, 2017

“Laugh it up, fuzzball.”

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 Spring Challenge: 2 Days and Counting!

Your chance to take on Procrastination and Perfectionism.

Interview (Part 1): Geeta Malik (2016 Nicholl Winner)

My 6-part chat with the writer of the winning script “Dinner With Friends”.

Interview: Julia Hart and Jordan Horowitz

5 part series with ‘Miss Steven’s co-writer-director and ‘La La Land’ producer.

Conversations With Billy Wilder

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

On Writing

“There’s only one person who needs a glass of water oftener than a small child tucked in for the night, and that’s a writer sitting down to…

Daily Dialogue — February 27, 2017

“Shh! The baby’s sleeping. You took away my future. I’m simply returning the favor. Oh, don’t worry, I’ll be a a good mentor; supportive…

Zero Draft Thirty 2017 Spring Challenge: 3 Days and Counting!

As added motivation download a free ZD30 calendar!

Go Into The Story Script Reading & Analysis: “La La Land”

The entire 6 part series delving into the award-winning musical drama.

Screenwriting News (February 20-February 26, 2017)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

Oscars: 9 Writing Nominees on How Their Words Changed From Laptop to Big Screen

Screenwriting insights from Academy Award nominated writers.