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Screenplays
SCRIPT SECRETS: The Emotional Journey, Part 2
William C. Martell explores the emotional journey and character development in the hit sequel, "Jumanji: The Next Level."
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Filmmaker Robert Conway on Writing and Directing the Western, "Eminence Hill"
Filmmaker Robert Conway discusses making movies in Arizona. His recent credit is as Writer and Director of the Western film, Eminence Hill (2019), starring Barry Corbin (No Country For Old Men), Dominique Swain (Face/Off, Lolita) and Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Scream 3).
The Worst Conflict! The Top Tip of How to Create a Good Story
Writing a good plot requires a strong central conflict. Scott McConnell uses the classic Hitchcock film, "Notorious," to demonstrate how to create a world where the worst thing happens to your characters
INTERVIEW: Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Charles Randolph on Adapting "Bombshell"
Susan Kouguell speaks with Oscar-winning screenwriter Charles Randolph about his writing process when adapting a true story for the screen and the challenges of bringing "Bombshell" to life.
Television
INTERVIEW: Emmy Winner Lena Waithe, Writer of "Queen & Slim"
Emmy-winning writer, actor, and producer, Lena Waithe, talks with Mike Sargent about her career, her writing process, and breaking the rules.
Exploring the Roots of Evil, a New Series on CBS
Heather Taylor gives an overview of Evil, a new CBS series by the Robert and Michelle King, featured at the 2019 Tribeca TV Festival in New York City.
Running the Show: Sherry White, Showrunner of CBC's Little Dog
Heather Taylor interviews Sherry White, Showrunner of CBC's Little Dog about writing room tips, breaking into television and more!
COMEDY WRITING: Comedy Loves Bad Decisions
Comedy guru Evan Smith explains how bad decisions can become a writer’s best friend.
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Interviews
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Filmmaker Robert Conway on Writing and Directing the Western, "Eminence Hill"
Filmmaker Robert Conway discusses making movies in Arizona. His recent credit is as Writer and Director of the Western film, Eminence Hill (2019), starring Barry Corbin (No Country For Old Men), Dominique Swain (Face/Off, Lolita) and Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Scream 3).
INTERVIEW: Emmy Winner Lena Waithe, Writer of "Queen & Slim"
Emmy-winning writer, actor, and producer, Lena Waithe, talks with Mike Sargent about her career, her writing process, and breaking the rules.
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: The Making of "The Rideshare Killer"
Ashley Scott Meyers goes into detail on the development and production of "The Rideshare Killer", a movie he wrote and directed. The path to go from page to screen involved going to American Film Market, finding a new location, because the house burned down in the Los Angeles fire, and much more.
INTERVIEW: Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Charles Randolph on Adapting "Bombshell"
Susan Kouguell speaks with Oscar-winning screenwriter Charles Randolph about his writing process when adapting a true story for the screen and the challenges of bringing "Bombshell" to life.
Career
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: The Making of "The Rideshare Killer"
Ashley Scott Meyers goes into detail on the development and production of "The Rideshare Killer", a movie he wrote and directed. The path to go from page to screen involved going to American Film Market, finding a new location, because the house burned down in the Los Angeles fire, and much more.
BREAKING & ENTERING: What Every Aspiring Writer Ought to Know
Aiming to write a script? Barri Evins reveals what every aspiring writer ought to learn to lay the foundation of essential knowledge and tools to get started.
MEET THE READER: Should I Write for Art? Or Commerce?
Ray Morton shares guidelines on choosing if you should write a screenplay for art or for commerce.
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Wendy McColm Discusses Her Debut Movie, as Writer/Director/Actor on "Birds Without Feathers"
Writer/Director/Actor Wendy McColm talks about her debut comedy movie Birds Without Feathers. She discusses why filmmakers need to get their contracts in order, and what it takes to get an indie film made.
Recent Stories
UNDERSTANDING SCREENWRITING: Bags of Goodies, Part 1
Tom Stempel film reviews start with connecting Marriage Story to the Hopalong Cassidy B westerns of the 30s and 40s. Yes, and there is more on Pain and Glory, The Laundromat, The Report, Richard Jewell, Harriet, The Good Liar, Knives Out, Give Me Liberty, and Midway.
MEET THE READER: Some New Year Resolutions for Screenwriters
Script reader Ray Morton offers advice to get screenwriters back on track with New Year's resolutions to improve both your craft and your sanity.
The Worst Conflict! The Top Tip of How to Create a Good Story
Writing a good plot requires a strong central conflict. Scott McConnell uses the classic Hitchcock film, "Notorious," to demonstrate how to create a world where the worst thing happens to your characters
INTERVIEW: Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Charles Randolph on Adapting "Bombshell"
Susan Kouguell speaks with Oscar-winning screenwriter Charles Randolph about his writing process when adapting a true story for the screen and the challenges of bringing "Bombshell" to life.
BREAKING & ENTERING: What Every Aspiring Writer Ought to Know
Aiming to write a script? Barri Evins reveals what every aspiring writer ought to learn to lay the foundation of essential knowledge and tools to get started.
IT DEPENDS: Sound Advice for Your Script
Christopher Schiller delves into capturing and utilizing sound in a movie and giving you tools to deliver much more producible scripts that don’t hit the wrong notes of those who haven’t heard the news.