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I have a few friends who have a hard time knowing what to do with the feedback they receive on their scripts. So for all you similar screenwriters out there, this post’s for you. by Trevor Mayes (Note: This post has little to do with the development phase where you’re incorporating notes from executives. It … Read more
Story & Structure :: How Best to Use a Whiteboard in the Plotting Process :: TV Pilot Review: County :: 10 Screenwriting Tips You Can Learn From ‘The Usual Suspects’ :: The Spectacular Now :: Great Scene: “Kramer vs. Kramer” :: New Highs and New Lows for Originality :: Exploring Sci Fi With Writer Scott … Read more
Writing loglines is an essential skill for screenwriters, from early development through to the pitch. In this section, we review the loglines and short synopses of the screenplays that made it into the Blacklist 2012. Learn from the feedback and perfect your own loglining skills. by The Judges THE HOOVERVILLE DEAD “Set in St. Louis … Read more
Another, earlier interview from David Goyer (helming the Man of Steel reboot) as he talks about how the internet has changed accessible paths into the industry, his affinity for comic book characters, and how he went about boiling down titanic mythical characters into relatable protagonists through their flaws. . If you liked this, check out … Read more
By the time you reach the end of your story, you’re sometimes out of steam, sometimes out of ideas, sometimes sick of your story, and sometimes just plain wrong about how to end it. As a result, you might find yourself walking through the yellow caution tape into the pothole of deus ex machina before … Read more