Go Into The Story

60 Second Screenwriter: What’s a subplot?

A video series addressing key screenwriting concerns in one minute.

Great Scene: “Se7en”

One of the most darkly compelling endings in recent movie history.

Page One: “Mumford” (1999)

Written by Lawrence Kasdan

Screenwriting “Hats”: Producer

When we write a screenplay, I like to think of the process as one in which we wear several “hats”. Primarily, of course, we wear our Writer…

Interview (Part 5): Chris Wu

My interview with 2021 Black List writer for his script Mr. Benihana.

60 Second Screenwriter: Let’s talk story structure

A video series addressing key screenwriting concerns in one minute.

Writing and the Creative Life: “Come to the edge”

Going beyond the edge of the Old World into the New World can be a terrifying experience, but a necessary one for the transformation…

Page One: “Mulholland Drive” (2001)

Written by David Lynch

Screenwriting “Hats”: Editor

When we write a screenplay, I like to think of the process as one in which we wear several “hats”. Primarily, of course, we wear our Writer…

Interview (Part 4): Chris Wu

My interview with 2021 Black List writer for his script Mr. Benihana.

60 Second Screenwriter: Do I need to move to L.A.?

A video series addressing key screenwriting concerns in one minute.

The Business of Screenwriting: When you don’t get the gig

We are seated in the expansive office of a top Hollywood director and we are having a great time. I mean a really great time. We talk about…

Page One: “Mudbound” (2017)

Screenplay by Virgil Williamsand Dee Rees, based on the novel by Hillary Jordan

Screenwriting “Hats”: Actor

When we write a screenplay, I like to think of the process as one in which we wear several “hats”. Primarily, of course, we wear our Writer…

Interview (Part 3): Chris Wu

My interview with 2021 Black List writer for his script Mr. Benihana.

60 Second Screenwriter: Finding Your Voice

A video series addressing key screenwriting concerns in one minute.

Great Scene: “All the President’s Men”

Woodward meets Deep Throat for the first time. Deep Throat’s advice? “Follow the money.”

Page One: “Mr. Mom” (1983)

Written by John Hughes

Screenwriting “Hats”: Director

When we write a screenplay, I like to think of the process as one in which we wear several “hats”. Primarily, of course, we wear our Writer…

Interview (Part 2): Chris Wu

My interview with 2021 Black List writer for his script Mr. Benihana.

60 Second Screenwriter: What are some tips on rewriting a script?

A video series addressing key screenwriting concerns in one minute.

Screenwriting 101: Jen Bailey

On character development: “I’ll monologue as the character in the shower or the car when I’m by myself. It’s something that I do when I…

Page One: “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (2005)

Written by Simon Kinberg

4 Sure-Fire Ways to Stimulate Creativity

Sadly, bourbon is not one of them.

Interview (Part 1): Chris Wu

My interview with 2021 Black List writer for his script Mr. Benihana.