Go Into The Story

Screenwriting 101: F. Scott Frazier

“As far as serendipity vs. talent, I feel you have to both, but the ratio is different for every person. There are so many factors in…

Page One: “Cyrano” (2021)

Screenplay by Erica Schmidt, based on the stage musical adapted by Erica Schmidt, from “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand

Go Into The Story Resource: Songwriters on Songwriting

From David Byrne to Brian Wilson, Joan Baez to Suzanne Vega… wisdom about the creative process from a musical perspective.

Interview (Part 2): Elad Ziv

My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Court 17.

Deadline’s Strike Talk Podcast With Billy Ray And Todd Garner

Episode 4: Featured guest Bill Mechanic, Oscar-nominated producer and chairman/CEO of Pandemonium.

‘Good Will Hunting’ Meets Screenwriting Gurus

A recent tweet thread sparked interest among screenwriters on Twitter.

Page One: “Crash” (2004)

Screenplay by Paul Haggis & Bobby Moresco, story by Paul Haggis

Go Into The Story Resource: Hollywood Writing Fellowships

List and links to multiple writing and mentoring programs.

Interview (Part 1): Elad Ziv

My interview with 2022 Black List writer for his script Court 17.

Picket Astrology: What’s Your Sign?

Striking members of the WGA explain their picket signs.

On Writing

“I’ve thought about endings a lot because I have to write them. While I usually have a vague idea of an ending when I start writing a play…

Page One: “The Conversation” (1974)

Written by Francis Ford Coppola

Go Into The Story Resource: 30 Things About Screenwriting

Reflections on and basic tenets about the craft. They represent my take. If any of them resonate with you, great. If not, feel free to…

Go Into The Story Script Reading & Analysis: “Living”

The entire 6-part series delving into the award-winning drama.

The Writers Are Striking For The Future Of Entertainment

The Writers Guild of America is trying to save the film and TV industry from destroying itself.

Interview: Jesse Armstrong

An hour-long conversation with the showrunner of the HBO hit series Succession.

Page One: “Cool Hand Luke” (1967)

Screenplay by Donn Pearce and Frank Pierson, novel by Donn Pearce

Re "phantom image," here you go.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=190833618906775

Script Analysis: “Living” — Part 6: Takeaways

A week-long analysis of the screenplay for the award-winning drama. Download. Read. Discuss.

I have featured other important sides of dialogue in previous comments, either from Williams or…

As before. Peter and Police Constable looking down on the

Like all good stories, there are multiple themes at work in Living.

There is also the theme of Regret. It’s likely that Williams only begins to embrace regrets about how he has lived his life after he learns…

Go Into The Story Resource: Sixty Second Screenwriter

A video series addressing key screenwriting concerns in one minute.

“It Begins With The Words. Nothing Happens Without Them”

James Cromwell Writes In Support Of WGA Strike

How an Episode of Succession is Written

A new Behind the Curtain video explores how the writing team operates behind the hit HBO series Succession.

Page One: “Confidence” (2003)

Written by Doug Jung