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Daily Dialogue — December 28, 2016

“My wife used to say I’m a hard man to know. Like a closed book. Complained about it all the time. She was beautiful. I loved her. But I…

Eric, great to hear from you!

How about The Founder? I hear Michael Keaton is great in it.

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Jealousy Triumph

Go Into The Story Interviews

Conversations with screenwriters, TV writers, authors, and Hollywood professionals.

Update: Time to Read 2016 Movie Scripts

One of the best ways to learn the craft: Read scripts!

How to Use Go Into The Story (Part 2): Read Scripts

Some end of the year advice for blog readers.

Podcast: The Process.Ink — Episode 5 with Joe Swanberg

Tom Benedek talks with writer-director of Drinking Buddies, Happy Christmas.

Screenwriting 101: Andrew Marlowe

“Sometimes you’ll get a note, ‘This scene is boring, can we put in a car chase?’ What you should take from that note is this scene, this…

Daily Dialogue — December 27, 2016

“Dear Bruce. I need to be honest and clear. I’m going to marry Harvey Dent. I love him, and I want to spend the rest of my life with him…

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Interview: Jon Spaihts

Entire series with screenwriter of Prometheus, Doctor Strange, Passengers.

Angry Cyborg, you’ve gone beyond the call of duty.

Also this: Best to have SHORT titles for themes because we have to deal with the strictures of Twitter’s 144 character limit, so I give…

How to Use Go Into The Story (Part 1): Watch Movies

Some end of the year advice for GITS readers.

Video: “Die Hard — What’s The Difference”

Exploring how the movie differs from the novel upon which it is based.

On Writing

“If there is no possibility for change in a character, we have no interest in him.”

Daily Dialogue — December 26, 2016

“Now, you listen to me. We all have a destiny. Nothing just happens, it’s all part of a plan. I should have died out there with my men. But…

Wanted: Daily Dialogue themes for 2017!

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Interview (Part 6): Jon Spaihts

A 6 part series featuring one of Hollywood’s most sought after screenwriters.

Screenwriting News (December 19-December 25, 2016)

This week’s writing deals and movie project news.

A Bob Dylan Christmas

Nothing says Christmas like some musical cheer from Mr. Zimmerman.

Interview (Video): Eric Heisserer

A 37 minute conversation with the screenwriter of ‘Arrival’

Lawrence, another consideration re writing a book: It gives you a second bite at the apple.

Also this: Even if you can’t get a book published by traditional publisher, you can self-publish.

Daily Dialogue — December 25, 2016

“To my big brother, George. The richest man in town.”

Daily Dialogue theme next week: Failure

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Interview (Part 5): Jon Spaihts

A 6 part series featuring one of Hollywood’s most sought after screenwriters.