Go Into The Story

A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 2

This is the 13th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work…

Interview (Part 6): Michael Kujak

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

Spec Script Deal: “Project Artemis”

Apple TV+ acquires drama spec script “Project Artemis” written by Rose Gilroy. Via Deadline:

Great Scene: “The Conversation”

The Protagonist’s paranoia turns out to be real when a woman is murdered.

Page One: “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997)

Screenplay by David Koepp, novel by Michael Crichton

A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 1

This is the 13th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work…

Interview (Part 5): Michael Kujak

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

Rod Serling on Writing: Part 9

Part 9 of a 16-part series featuring the master storyteller on video.

Script Analysis: “Zootopia” — Scene By Scene Breakdown

Here is my take on this exercise from a previous series of posts — How To Read A Screenplay:

Writing and the Creative Life: Wherein I embrace my messy desk!

For decades, I have waged a relentless war. The battlefield? My desk. Raised a military brat and a Southern Baptist to boot, the message I…

Page One: “Julia” (1977)

Screenplay by Alvin Sargent, based upon the story by Lillian Hellman

Interview (Part 4): Michael Kujak

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

Rod Serling on Writing

Part 8 of a 16-part series featuring the master storyteller on video.

2022 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 31

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

The Business of Screenwriting: It’s not just about the script

Yes, you should focus on your spec script, but there’s much more to learn.

Page One: “The Jerk” (1979)

Screenplay by Steve Martin & Carl Gottlieb & Michael Elias, story by Steve Martin & Carl Gottlieb

Interview (Part 3): Michael Kujak

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

Rod Serling on Writing

Part 7 of a 16-part series featuring the master storyteller on video.

2022 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 30

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Script Analysis: “The Wolf of Wall Street” —Scene By Scene Breakdown

Here is my take on this exercise from a previous series of posts — How To Read A Screenplay:

Page One: “Jeremiah Johnson” (1972)

Screenplay by John Milius and Edward Anhalt, story “Crow Killer” by Raymond W. Thorp and Robert Bunker, novel by Vardis Fisher

“The Protagonist’s Journey”

The book is officially released, both soft cover and eBook!

Interview (Part 2): Michael Kujak

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

2022 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 29

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Screenwriting 101: Bruce Joel Rubin

“The film [Jacob’s Ladder] was beginning to feel shallow, stagnant. I felt trapped. Something was missing. For nearly three days I stopped…