Best of the Web – 27 May

Story & Structure :: Sci-Fi Storytelling & World Building with Writer Jon Spaihts :: Michael Moorcock Reveals How to Write a Book in 3 Days! :: Ken Burns on Storytelling: ‘All Story is Manipulation’ Script Perfection :: How Do You Know If Your Script is Any Good? :: Stephen King’s 20 Tips for Becoming a … Read more

Best o/t Web 13 May

Story & Structure :: B Story is the Answer :: 10 Possible Reasons Your Script Is Boring :: Script Review: The Wolf Of Wall Street :: Synopsis: Stephen King’s The Shining Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ :: Prometheus Writer Jon Spaihts: How to Create a Great Space Script Perfection :: “If you’re having trouble “seeing” your characters, … Read more

Best o/t Web 06 May

Story & Structure :: Rom-Com Lessons Learned :: Screenplay Review – Lamb Of God :: Scene Description Spotlight: “Zombieland” :: Several Reasons Why Avengers Kicks Ass Script Perfection :: The Key To Making Your Script Unforgettable :: “Identify Your Own Obsessions, Then Figure Out How To Make Them Interesting.” :: CUT TO: Brian Koppelman (Writer/Director/Producer) … Read more

Best o/t Web 29 Apr

Story & Structure :: Screenwriter Interview – Kelly Marcel :: Hurt The Characters You Care About” :: The Essence of Comedy Writing :: Character Growth: First Ten, Last Five :: Sassy Gay Friend! Character Stereotypes and Archetypes Script Perfection :: 1, 2, 7, 14 :: That’s Not a line. That’s a Line :: Ask the … Read more

Best o/t Web 22 Apr

Story & Structure :: On Flashbacks :: Script Review: Saving Mr. Banks :: The Secret to a Great First 10 Pages :: Little Screen, Big Characters Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: The Art of Titles :: How to Get the Most Out of a Script Evaluation :: Scene Description Spotlight: “Basic Instinct” Pitching & Selling … Read more