The Dreamers is a script based on two gothic short stories by Karen Blixen; a…
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Why this protagonist for this story?
Many writers focus so much on their story that they overlook their main character’s connection…
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Billy Wilder’s Rules of Screenwriting
The audience is fickle. Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go. Develop…
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COVERAGE CASE STUDY: Meltdown by John Carpenter
Read John Carpenter’s Meltdown here. TITLE: Meltdown by John Carpenter (unproduced) FORM/PAGES: Screenplay / 118…
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“THEY ONLY READ THE FIRST TEN PAGES!” A Guide to the Biggest Myths, Half-Truths, and Clichés in Hollywood.
You hear myths, half-truths, and clichés all the time in this business. Some involve the…
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WRITING A LOGLINE: Dr. GetYourScriptRead or: How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Logline (In 4 Easy Steps)
During the decade or so I have spent working in Hollywood, I have discovered a…
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DOES THIS CONCEPT GET YOU HIGH? A Guide to the Elusive “High Concept” and What It Means for You as a Writer
“High concept” has become such a Hollywood cliché that many writers disregard it as a…
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COVERAGE CASE STUDY: Gods and Monsters by Bill Condon
Read Bill Condon’s incredible script online here. TITLE: Gods and Monsters AUTHOR: Bill…
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Let’s Get Faded (Out): Developing the Best Possible Ending for Your Screenplay
Most people think of endings as either “happy” or “sad.” The hero accomplishes his goal,…
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SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE: Avoiding The 2nd Act Slump
There can be no argument that the climax of any movie is critical. It’s the…
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SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE: The 1st Act
There can be no argument that the climax of any movie is critical. It’s the…
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Screenplay Pitching – What Not to Do!
After going over the Dos of pitching, its important to also acknowledge there are a…
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