Page One: “It’s Complicated” (2009)

Written by Nancy Meyers

A trailer for the movie:

Advice from Nancy Meyers to aspiring screenwriters:

“I think you’re only going to get noticed by following your own instincts and doing original work, and writing the thing that only you can write.”

You may read the screenplay for It’s Complicated here.

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Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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