Best of the Web 9 Sep

Story & Structure :: When we go to the Movies we want to be Moved (Emotionally) :: Action is more than just Gunfights and Car Chases :: The Town: A Master Class in Screenwriting :: Script Review: Dogs Of Babel :: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Beat Sheet Script Perfection :: Premature Word Ejaculation … Read more

Logline it! – Week 8

Writing loglines is an essential skill for screenwriters, from early development through to the pitch. In this section, every week our panel reviews a few loglines posted to www.loglineit.com. Learn from the feedback and perfect your own loglining skills. by The Judges Scary Girl “Ten-year-old Arkie’s quest to find her friend Blister takes her into a … Read more

[Video]: Is “The Words” an insane attempt at juggling 3 distinct stories?

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Writer/director Brian Klugman and Bradley Cooper discuss their new film The Words, the process of weaving together three distinct stories in a single organic narrative, and what motivates the character of the writer. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know of a great video on Screenwriting, … Read more

Five Shows that are Revolutionizing Television

Not too long ago, television seemed like a less-than-desirable alternative to films. If you couldn’t find any good movies in theaters, you’d resort to flipping through vapid networks to see which shows were playing. by Angelita Williams Although there is still a prominent amount of fluffy television shows airing, many networks have adapted new and … Read more

Best of the Web 2 Sep

Story & Structure :: Your Hero’s Development :: Cause and Effect Storytelling Script Perfection :: Using Big Words in Your Script, Scene Headings :: Children of Men Script Review :: Top 10 Amateur Scripts :: How to Overcome the Insecurity of a Screenwriter :: 3 Keys to Failing as a Writer Pitching & Selling :: … Read more