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Characters are Paramount in Action: A Conversation with ‘Old Guy’ Director Simon West

Simon West talks about what initially attracted him to screenwriter Greg Johnson’s script, the importance of character and dialogue in action scripts, and offers great advice and insight into what he thinks makes a great action script.

On the Musicality of Writing: Peter Straughan Discusses ‘Conclave’Sonya Alexander

Authenticity as a North Star: A Conversation with ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ Creator and Co-Showrunner Shaye Ogbonna Sadie Dean

Breaking & Entering: Ready to Write The Spectacular Spec? Here’s How to Shoot for The Stars!Barri Evins

Mastering Advanced Dialogue Techniques The Writers Store

Charlie Kaufman vs. ChatGPT Scott Foster

A Circularity to the Narrative: A Conversation with ‘Franklin’ Writers Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder Sadie Dean

A Relatively Complex Character for a Slasher Villain: An Interview with ‘Chucky’ Creator and Showrunner Don Mancini Sadie Dean

Breaking & Entering: Would A Rose By Any Other Name Smell As Sweet? Titles Are Telling!Barri Evins

How to Build a Climate Screenplay Leigh Medeiros

Breaking & Entering: The Rule of Threes Part 3 – Pack A Punch with the Three-peat – Conflict, Theme, and Dialogue Barri Evins

Bringing on the Whimsy: A Conversation with ‘Poor Things’ Screenwriter Tony McNamara Andrew Bloomenthal

On Pacing & Structure with Screenwriter Jeff Howard Jenna Avery

Own Your Power: A Conversation with ‘Rustin’ Co-Screenwriter Julian Breece Sadie Dean

INDIE SPOTLIGHT: Interview with ‘Amerikatsi’ Filmmaker Michael A. Goorjian Sadie Dean

Learn How to Write Effective Dialogue and How to Produce a Web Series The Writers Store

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