Story. Screenplay. Sale.
Karel FG SegersI have been referring to SAVE THE CAT more and more often lately. Blake brought the importance of concept and broad story structure back to the craft of screenwriting. To give you a glimpse of Blake and his books, I quote Carson Reeves’ blog. Snyder was the first person since Syd Field to break screenwriting … Read more
To build a strong character arc, the writer sets up the Hero’s flaw early on. A flaw is a weakness for the Hero but a strength to the story. However, not EVERY flaw works. Some hero flaws can sink your script – and your movie. Before we dive into these murky waters, let’s start with … Read more
I have used the new release of Final Draft on and off for a couple of months now and I am reasonably satisfied with it. I have installed version 8.0.0., the latest available version at the time of writing. Because I work with clients who use a variety of software, I often find myself converting … Read more
If you didn’t notice the error in the title, this blog entry is for you. I don’t usually reprint entire blog posts but I read this entry on Seth Godin’s blog – and sadly it applies perfectly to many aspiring screenwriters. When I get a manuscript or see a sign that misuses its and it’s … Read more
Will you ever come up with a truly original movie concept? Look at it like this: how many unique ideas does one have in a day? Truly original ideas, such that you’re the first human being to conceive it? For most of us, the answer is: none. We may never have a truly unique idea in … Read more