Month: July 2010

Sex in Screenwriting (1)

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Let’s skip the introductions and go straight to the sex, shall we? Because I have a few questions for all you virgin screenwriters out there. How should we view sex in our specs? Can sex be crucial to a story? It seems to me that in films, as in life, sex complicates things. People get … Read more

Best o/t Web 18 Jul

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:: Let the music inspire you.
:: Act three: the final showdown.
:: Meeting an agent, the writer is the girl in the relationship.
:: Questions of character for your character in question.
:: Got the app? An iPhone user’s cheat sheet.
:: Don’t let your planning set your story up in smoke.
:: Watch out for your work: 5 contract tips for filmmakers.
:: Interview with screenwriter Ben Hecht.
:: It’s done! Now, however do I sell it?

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The Screenwriter’s First Pay Check

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You sweated and slogged for months to perfect the script. You’ve fought and bled another few months pitching everywhere in LA. At last, a producer has recognised your talent. She agrees to buy it. Hooray! You’ve made your first sale! Congratulations! It’s time to ditch the day job back in Australia, Delhi or Estonia, right? … Read more

Writing Drama (7)

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Yves Lavandier’s book Writing Drama currently rates as the absolute favorite of our book reviewer Jack Brislee. To give you the opportunity to delve into Lavandier’s amazing knowledge and insight, we will be publishing a weekly excerpt from the book. Conflict versus spectacle Most works of drama, particularly in cinema, seek to blend conflict and … Read more