September 2010 – Page 2 – The Story Department

Best o/t Web 19 Sep

September 19, 2010 by Karel FG Segers

:: Finally: The great Bill Martell on video. (& Hitch, too)
:: Carson Reeves: How To Write For An A-List Actor
:: A Declaration Of Love To The Expendables
:: I’m Still Here Reviewed – And Exposed
:: The Social Network: Early Review
:: Bill Martell On Luck In Screenwriting
:: A Story Should Have Multiple Themes
:: SubPlots Add Emotional Depth
:: Best Of SciFi On io9 This Week
:: Script Worth The Read: Now You See Me
:: From Porn Set Dresser To Don Draper: John Hamm
:: Roger Ebert’s Seance With Errol Morris

Karel FG Segers

Karel Segers wrote his first produced screenplay at age 17. Today he is a story analyst with experience in acquisition, development and production. He has trained students worldwide, and worked with half a dozen Academy Award nominees. Karel speaks more European languages than he has fingers on his left hand, which he is still trying to find a use for in his hometown of Sydney, Australia. The languages, not the fingers.

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How To Stay Hired

September 18, 2010 by Steven Fernandez

You’ve won your first writing assignment. Perhaps on the strength of a prior spec sale. Or, more likely, on the strength of a recommendation made by one of your contacts. Good on you! You’re now hired to do subsequent drafts of someone else’s screenplay. Great stuff! On the road to being a paid professional, you’re … Read more

Video: 1 Hour of Screenwriting

September 16, 2010 by Karel FG Segers

For all those dreaming of becoming a screenwriter, today we have a video that gives you a really good insight in the glamour of the job.
Have a close look at what the life of a screenwriter looks like. You might get inspired!

With thanks to Louise Lee Mei and Neil Romanek.

Karel FG Segers

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Writing Drama (16)

April 10, 2018September 16, 2010 by Jack Brislee

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. Nothing succeeds like excess A writer must not be afraid of excess, of taking things … Read more

The Constructive Script Review (2)

September 13, 2010 by Karel FG Segers

Some people say nothing in their reviews because they don’t want to reveal their “secret insights” on screenwriting. Let me ask you – how do you know that what you know is correct? How will you find out if you’re correct unless you talk about it? (Continued from Part 1) Just because you have a … Read more

For all those dreaming of becoming a screenwriter, today we have a video that gives you a really good insight in the glamour of the job. Have a close look at what the life of a screenwriter looks like. You might get inspired!

For all those dreaming of becoming a screenwriter, today we have a video that gives you a really good insight in the glamour of the job.
Have a close look at what the life of a screenwriter looks like. You might get inspired!