Writing in Shapes and Colors

My first step was learning how the professionals broke the rules. If they can do it, I can do it, right?
Novelist and TV Writer Tom Piazza Explores the Writing Process

The way I think about writing a novel is not so much about answers but a set of questions and charting the understanding of what's at stake, what the actual nature of the problem is.
Q&A: Formatting Series - Can I Use Artwork in My Script?

Perhaps the scope of the project is so compelling, it might feel like a disservice not to attempt concept art. But … a script is not a mood board.
Dollars and Sense

Shut up and do as you’re told because there’s a line of folks back there hungry to stab you and take your place.
Never Think You're Bigger Than the Gods

If Martin Scorsese doesn’t act bigger than the gods, no one should.
The Web Series is Dead, Long Live the Indie Series

Someone, eventually, is going to take a risk on a show they don’t have to invest heavily into. Maybe one that’s already made?
The Queue: 365 Movies I Never Saw Because I've Spent Too Much Time on Twitter - Part V (May 2023)

… like John Waters, Amy Heckerling, and 2023 had a baby.
The Emmy for Best Comedy Goes to ... "Succession"

To paraphrase Logan Roy, we are not serious people.
Do You Read the Whole Thing?

Every single script I recommended my bosses read officially had my stamp of approval on it. And how bad do you think it would make me look if I wasted some of their precious time with a mediocre piece of material?
The Importance of Emotional Cause and Effect

... character decisions are rooted in their emotions. Those emotions, in turn, are rooted in the character’s core beliefs and their perspective on the world, in their backstory.
A Simple Guide to Writing the Dreaded Synopsis

It’s also important to not forget about the voice and tone of the story when creating your synopsis.
Best Practices for Writing "Conferencing"

There are a lot of reasons, of course, but let’s just boil this down to the punchline—you have to meet people to sell your work.
Ways to Be Productive During a Strike (Without Risk of Scabbing)

The strike back in 2007/2008 lasted one hundred days. I don't know if this one will end up being quite so lengthy, but if it does, what do you do?
What Readers Really Think

Everything that follows is what they actually said, whether you like it or not.