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‘Information consumes attention, hence a wealth of information causes a poverty of attention.’ Do you ever sit down to write, but instead find yourself browsing news sites and social media in a state of perpetual distraction? What do you aspire to achieve with your writing, and how do you harness the lens of attention to … Read more
This week we continue with part eleven in a twelve part series of JT Velikovsky’s doctoral thesis: “Understanding And Exploring The Relationship Between: Creativity; Theories Of Narratology; Screenwriting; And Narrative Fiction Feature Film-Making Practices.” By JT Velikovsky So – arguably, (if not: scientifically and empirically) what is another `pattern’ that can be seen in the … Read more
The Story Department’s very own Karel Segers features on filmmaking webseries A Girl And A Gun with filmmaker Phil Moore to talk culture, script and the insider’s guide to getting a script sold at 17 years old. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know of a … Read more
I’m sure you’ve all heard this inspiring set of rules before: 1. Don’t sweat the small stuff. 2. It’s all small stuff. The truth of the matter, however, is that when it comes to screenwriting, that message couldn’t be further from the truth. While the devil may be in the details, your script lives or … Read more
Screenwriting teacher John Truby talks bluntly about pitch slams, and how the film industry has changed in the last five years. Development funding, he cautions, is now rarely extended. Pitches alone aren’t the recipe for success. John instead argues that writers should focus on the simple rule: put it on the page. If you liked … Read more