
‘Black Phone 2’ is the perfect addition to the Halloween season. The contiguity of Gwen’s terrifying dreams and the reality of Finn’s experience reinforce why The Grabber has returned.
Writing coach and Called to Write founder Jenna Avery responds to readers about dealing with second-guessing, self-doubt, and ruminating about writing.
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OCT 16, 2025
Dr. Rosanne Welch celebrates the female screenwriters who came before us with this month’s spotlight on Oscar winning screenwriter Eleanore Griffin.
Joe Cornet discusses his latest movie ‘The Wide West’ and how it takes an original spin on the Western genre.
Family relationships dominate the Centerpiece and Closing Night Films.
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Screenplays
Greg Cope White discusses adapting his book “The Pink Marine,” the collaborative spirit in the writers’ room, his mentorship under Norman Lear, and more!
For screenwriters looking to adapt older source material, this might be a much more effective way to approach adaptations.
Television
Luke Matheny untangles what it’s like to take on a beloved work and how writing for children provides the freedom to explore deeper themes.
Noah Hawley shares the inspiration behind such swings and how to ground a story, even in an elevated universe.
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What makes everything old new again, why we keep going back, and how we can learn from it all as writers to keep it recognizable but fresh.
Interviews
Filmmaker Simon Stone discusses adapting Ruth Ware’s novel, being inspired by Hitchcock, and finding your north star.
Filmmaker Kiah Roache-Turner discusses being inspired by true events, building a life-like shark, making monster movies, and more.
Writing inspiration
Create thrilling horror stories filled with suspense and unexpected plot twists. Dare to be the next horror master!
If you can figure out WHY you want to write this specific idea right now, you go a long way to making your script more impactful and better.
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Family Dramas Explored
For all the filmmakers out there making excuses for not breaking in, jump into the minds of women who have a drive like none other.
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