Best of the Web

When we find good stuff for screenwriters, we pass it on. If the news is breaking or time-sensitive we re-publish immediately, otherwise check the weekly digest.

Best o/t Web 31 Jan 10

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:: Structure learnable, character not, says Alexandra S. :: Sundance Film Festival Roundup. :: Peter Kim’s 3 Rules for Spec Writing. :: Play mind games to write everyday. :: How do we go about adapting reality? :: Letter to self: Networking. Relationships. Opportunities. :: Online screenwriting classes, worth it? :: Sounds in screenplay: the rules of … Read more

Best o/t Web 24 Jan 10

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:: Never in cinemas. But read the treatment here: Spider-M4n. :: Subplots: What are they? How can they enhance my script? :: Subplot up close: “Back to the Future”. :: The Sherlock Holmes Screenplay. :: 10 (well.. 9) Sci-Fi Heroes who don’t need origin stories. :: Modern writing technology and their speeds (via Kottke) :: High school … Read more

Best o/t Web 17 Jan 10

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:: ‘Hurt Locker’ tops Critics Choice Awards :: Awkward moment: Reitman and Turner on stage :: Oscar predictions – The Screenplay Categories :: ScriptChat at the Golden Globes: Tune in! :: In case you had any doubts: Jack Sully will be back :: Daybreakers: Last week we had the twins, today the script :: To follow rules or … Read more

Best o/t Web 10 Jan 10

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:: Idea to script. Five simple rules… Really? :: “Ass in chair.” “Have no fear.” Myers’ mantras. :: Emily Blake and a conversation about story. :: So many story patterns – making it your own. :: How in the world do I write a musical? :: Style your story: starting your scene at the end. … Read more

Best o/t Web 03 Jan 10

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:: When all else fails, trust the process
:: National Film Registry: What’s making the cut
:: Using sports logos: How to get around the trademark
:: In words: The power of your story
:: Audio interview with screenwriter Leigh Brackett
:: A look at Australian film over the year 2009.
:: What are the seven films in your time capsule?
:: The evolution of mystery movies over time.
:: Dr. Format on a new style for spec scripts
:: Screenplay of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST
:: Why District 9’s Neill Blomkamp Won’t Make Big Budget Movies
:: No good ever comes from turning a crime novel into a movie.
:: What went wrong with Nine. It’s not the script.
:: What’s YOUR structure? (missed this one last week)
:: Wodehouse on screenwriting (quote)

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