Notes? Notes?! We Don't Need No Freaking Notes!!

You will have to make changes to your story, at some point or another, that you might not want to ... This is just how the world works, for better or worse.
Online "Networking" Doesn't Have To Suck

With every industry starting to realize how meaningless geography is in determining talent, perhaps they’ll be useful even beyond the pandemic.
Artist Snapshot: Michael Felker

... nothing makes me happier than engaging with a new script or film idea that challenges who I am, what I'm feeling, and what I want to say. That pursuit, in my opinion, is what makes a person an artist.
Interview: Laura Picklesimer

The biggest misconception related to writing is that you either have “it” or you don’t. Everyone can develop their writing skills, and where you’re at now versus ten years later should look very different if you put in the time.
NEVER, EVER DO THIS: Gentle Advice for Eager Writers (Part 2)

Just like last time, I’ve tried to stay away from the blatantly obvious here and instead give you some under-the-radar tips.
Should You Go to Film School? I Did.

The decision to go to school for something isn’t as straightforward as “do you want a job?” anymore.
Q&A: Fundamental Principles of Story Setups and Payoffs

One of the most vital yet least discussed aspects of effective storytelling is the ability to execute potent setups and payoffs.
Hamilton Needed a Weekend

How are you going to make something that’s going to change the world when you’re too busy to experience the world you’re trying to change?
Artist Snapshot: Jessica Kane

"The sooner you embrace your weirdest self, the sooner you'll find the stories you were meant to tell." -Benjamin Franklin...actually did not say this.
Sun, Moon, and Stars: Using Astronomical Symbols in Your Story

There are perhaps no other elements used more often in these early stories than the celestial bodies people saw when they stared into the sky.
The Secret to Better Writing? Prepare to be Bored.

There’s no magic secret to success in Hollywood as a scribe. It all comes down to the same boring, monotonous tasks that everyone knows they should do but nobody wants to.
Emily Gordan Wants to Know: What's Keeping You From Writing?

These barriers are often of our own making, created by way of excuses to get out of doing the dirty work.
Interview: John Cosgrove

Reflecting on our mortality is a process of personal grief that comes with all the psychological pitfalls of grieving for another.
Lessons from an Ad Agency: Fear, Hope, and Fantasy in Genre Writing

One of the worst pieces of advice ever given to a screenwriter has to be: “Write what you know.” The key is relatability. If you can relate, you can write.
Build a Better Pitch Deck

Please, please PLEASE do not hesitate to inject your personality into your deck. This isn’t a technical manual, it’s a freakin' movie!