Story. Screenplay. Sale.
Here’s the next contribution in our series of guest posts. Screenwriter John Pace has the solution to a fresh, immeasurably better 2nd draft. There will be resistance but it only proves you’re in denial. Just follow John’s advice and do what you need to do. When writing a second-draft screenplay it‘s simultaneously terrifying and comforting … Read more
It’s not those with the best movie idea. It’s not the ones with the greatest script either, nor those with the most writing experience. The ones who get their movies made are those who can make people believe they have the best movie idea, the greatest script and the right experience. This means that much … Read more
Our series of guest posts is opening up to the readers, so it is now your turn. In his contribution to The Story Department, aspiring screenwriter Terrence ponders over the question that has bugged all of us some time: “Is screenwriting for me?” Read Part 1 here. As much as I loved it for its … Read more
Stop press! Here is the next best thing to hit the blogosphere after the release of the Raiders Story Conference. Jason Kottke was tipped off on some scripts of The Wire that are accessible through an online file server. The Wire is to my taste (and many others) the best TV drama you will find.
Our guest post series has opened to the readers, so it is your turn. Aspiring screenwriter Terrence ponders over a question that has bugged all of us at some point: “Is screenwriting for me?” Post: Terrence Editor: Cleo Mees The bustling streets of lower Manhattan. Ubiquitous blue planks of wood, held up by rusty bars of … Read more