Wait! Don't Trash that Script
As William Goldman said about Hollywood, “Nobody knows anything.” Learn all you can but trust your instincts.
Don't Overlook Your Understory
A screenplay isn’t some mystical thing with a bazillion components. It’s something most writers can master, if you break it down to its simplest, most basic elements ...
Skip the Vomit. Make a Plan.
It’s gonna take far more than a “polish” to hammer this pile of steaming vomit into any kind of recognizable shape.
The Right Name
They’re the reasons Luke and Darth felt right ... So where do you find these potentially script-worthy names?
Unleash Your Inner Director: Writing Graphic Novels vs. Screenplays
Too many writers jump into projects without knowing what their role is as an artist.
Writing Explosive Dialogue
This is so important to writing good dialogue that it deserves to be on a card on your bulletin board … or at least in caps on its own line.
Gutter Talk: Graphic Novel Technique for Screenwriters
A good writer pushes the reader to draw on their common experiences and fill in as much story as is logically possible while they’re in the gutter.
Stalled Out? Maybe You’re Stuck in a Situation When You Need a Destination
Structure will provide your protagonist with a goal or destination from day one. This goal will enable you to keep moving forward … and keep you from getting stuck in a situation.
