Go Into The Story

Set Pieces, Part 5: Entertainment

A series this week on set pieces: A scene or set of scenes with a big idea, feel and/or scope to them, oftentimes associated with major…

Writing and the Creative Life: Writing sprint? How about a writing walk!

If you frequent Twitter — and more specifically writers on Twitter — you may have run across the idea of a writing sprint. I first…

Page One: “Paper Moon” (1973)

Screenplay by Alvin Sargent, novel by Joe David Brown

Discovery Writing and Efficient Writing

Another way of thinking about writing and rewriting.

Interview (Part 4): Stefan Jaworski

My interview with 2021 Black List writers for his script Mercury.

Set Pieces, Part 4: Complications, Roadblocks and Reversals

A series this week on set pieces: A scene or set of scenes with a big idea, feel and/or scope to them, oftentimes associated with major…

The Business of Screenwriting: Don’t stand in water where you should be fishing

I use fishing as a metaphor for one’s approach to screenwriting. Seriously.

Page One: “The Pacifier” (2005)

Written by Thomas Lennon & Robert Ben Garant

Go Into The Story goes to Paris

In October, I will be leading a three-day seminar on Outils, Techniques et Stratégies.

Interview (Part 3): Stefan Jaworski

My interview with 2021 Black List writers for his script Mercury.

Set Pieces, Part 3: Stakes

A series this week on set pieces: A scene or set of scenes with a big idea, feel and/or scope to them, oftentimes associated with major…

Confession as Narrative Device

Comparing confessions of the Protagonists in The King’s Speech and The Silence of the Lambs reveals how important they can be.

Page One: “Pacific Rim” (2013)

Screenplay by Travis Beacham & Guillermo del Toro, story by Travis Beacham

Reflections on “The Bear”

WARNING! IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE ENTIRE SEASON OF “THE BEAR,” DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER! SPOILER ALERT!

Interview (Part 2): Stefan Jaworski

My interview with 2021 Black List writers for his script Mercury.

Set Pieces, Part 2: Emotional Meaning

One of the most valuable pieces of brainstorming a screenwriter can do with regard to a story is conjure up some good set pieces.

Screenwriting 101: Jordan Peele

“Genre to me is about fun; it’s about entertainment. Starting in comedy, I’m just linked to the audience and wanting the audience to react…

Page One: “Pain and Glory” (2019)

Screenplay by Pedro Almodóvar

“The Protagonist’s Journey” on NPR

My book was featured on Pop Culture Happy Hour.

Interview (Part 1): Stefan Jaworski

My interview with 2021 Black List writer for his script Mercury.

Set Pieces, Part 1: Spin the plot

One of the most valuable pieces of brainstorming a screenwriter can do with regard to a story is conjure up some good set pieces.

On Writing

“If you get stuck, get away from your desk. Take a walk, take a bath, go to sleep, make a pie, draw, listen to music, meditate, exercise…

Page One: “Outbreak” (1995)

Written by Laurence Dworet & Robert Roy Pool

Yep, that can work, Barry...

Allen and Scott grunt and moan as they get the dresser out of the car. As they lay it on the sidewalk...

Hermione, if you like the post, check out the rest of The Theology of Cinema series.

https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/the-theology-of-cinema-dd5a4a9025bb