The Screenwriter’s Life

If you want the life of a scribe, check out what this entails.

On Collaboration

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Adulthood drastically lessened the time I devoted to writing, although not the time I spent thinking about stories. Search ‘the screenwriter’ on Vimeo. I dare you. You’ll be confronted with dozens of videos encapsulating the stereotype of the screenwriter … by Jamie Wynen … a brooding, frustrated figure sitting at their desk, striking furiously at … Read more

‘Tis the season to welcome miracles.

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The halls have been decked with the proverbial holly. Lists have been checked, twice. Red suits pressed. Reindeers shoed. Huge-never-to-be-repeated-all-stock-must-go-(no-really)-sales are in full festive swing. Resistance is futile. The silly season is upon us once more. Some people rue this time of year because they’re single or their family’s nuts – or both. For me, … Read more

I want to talk to you.

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For most of the year, the posts on this blog have been from guests. And where I signed for them myself, they were mostly more academic, analytical pieces. Unlike other bloggers, I rarely use a personal voice. Insecurity is a big hurdle, I must admit. My fellow bloggers are just amazing in their use of … Read more

Video: 1 Hour of Screenwriting

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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.

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My Writing Journey

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The Story Department is a platform for sharing screenwriting insights and writing tips but we also regularly publish stories of writers at the beginning of their journey. Today’s story is that of Nigel Graves, a client who became a friend. I love movies. I always have. Funny that I couldn’t figure out why I was having … Read more