Story. Screenplay. Sale.
With Argo, Ben Affleck has firmly established himself as a mature, competent director. This time however, Affleck doesn’t take a writing credit. He left the screenplay to the care of Chris Terrio. Here is a Q&A with Terrio and Walter White. Well, you know. Argo Q&A with Bryan Cranston and Chris Terrio from California Film … Read more
Other than your protagonist, your antagonist is going to be the most important active force in your story. by K.M. Weiland The antagonist doesn’t have to be a person. It could be weather, circumstances, or the protagonist’s inner self. But, more often than not, the antagonist takes the form of a person. And crafting that … Read more
Story & Structure :: Planning Action Sequences :: Action Blocks and ‘Alien’ (And a Few More) :: Where Do I Start? :: High Concept—Yes—It Actually Means Something! :: Blue Valentine – Script Review Script Perfection :: Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters: Be Collaborative: :: Can You Suck Just A Little Bit More, Please? :: The … Read more
A selection of TV writers from British series such as Dr Who, Peep Show, Black Books, and The IT Crowd tell the stories about how they got started, how they write, and what they hate and love about writing. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know … Read more
I am riding shotgun in a car as I write this. My laptop is brighter than the headlights, leading the way through the night. Hollywood bound. The annual, long trek from Canada to Los Angeles has begun… by Signe Olynyk Like many writers, pitching is something that hasn’t always come easy to me. As someone … Read more