The Business of Screenwriting: Going From Suck to Non-Suck

Screenwriters experience persistent suckitude. The key: Go to non-suck.

As many of you know, I am just this side of being obsessed with Pixar. I thought it was primarily for three reasons: (1) They spend an enormous amount of time in the script development phase which speaks to their absolute and unyielding commitment to the primacy of story. (2) 16 of their 17 movies has been a #1-hit film, an unprecedented run by a production company. (3) They make great movies including three of my all-time favorites Toy Story, Finding Nemo and…