Go Into The Story

Page One: “Clerks II” (2006)

Written by Kevin Smith

Story Type: Slasher

In Hollywood movie circles, there are genres like Horror or Science Fiction, cross genres like Action-Thriller or Drama-Comedy, and…

“Conversations With Wilder”: Part 18

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

Screenwriting 101: Darren Aronofsky

“First, you start with an idea, then you start to flesh out the structure, and that’s a long process. I think that’s where we spend a lot…

Page One: “Clerks” (1994)

Written by Kevin Smith

Reader Question: How about adapting a comic book into a screenplay?

Hollywood may be crazy about comic books, but for a writer there are some specific concerns which need to be addressed.

“Conversations With Wilder”: Part 17

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

On Writing

“I am the sort of man who writes because he has made progress, and who makes progress by writing.”

Page One: “Cinderella Man” (2005)

Screenplay by Cliff Hollingsworth and Akiva Goldsman, story by Cliff Hollingsworth

Story Type: Road Picture

In Hollywood movie circles, there are genres like Horror or Science Fiction, cross genres like Action-Thriller or Drama-Comedy, and…

“Conversations With Wilder”: Part 16

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

Script To Screen: “As Good As It Gets”

The final scene from the 1997 movie As Good As It Gets, written by Mark Andrus and James L. Brooks.

Page One: “Child’s Play” (1988)

Screenplay by Don Mancini and John Lafia and Tom Holland, story by Don Mancini

Story Type: Post-Apocalypse

In Hollywood movie circles, there are genres like Horror or Science Fiction, cross genres like Action-Thriller or Drama-Comedy, and…

“Conversations With Wilder”: Part 15

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

Great Scene: “The Elephant Man”

It’s one of the most poignant, sad, and beautiful movie moments I can remember: The ending of The Elephant Man (1980). Directed by David…

Page One: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005)

Screenplay by John August, book by Roald Dahl

The Business of Screenwriting: Never forget who the star is

“It’s no surprise that William Goldman began his excellent book “Adventures in the Screen Trade” with a chapter titled ‘Stars.’ Of…

“Conversations With Wilder”: Part 14

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

Writing and the Creative Life: “That pure part of you”

Writing words of wisdom from the screenwriter of Ordinary People.

Page One: “Challengers” (2024)

Written by Justin Kuritzkes

Story Type: Mockumentary

In Hollywood movie circles, there are genres like Horror or Science Fiction, cross genres like Action-Thriller or Drama-Comedy, and…

“Conversations With Wilder”: Part 13

Billy Wilder. Cameron Crowe. Conversation and creative insight.

Script To Screen: “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery”

A scene from the 1997 comedy Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, written by Mike Myers.

Page One: “CB4” (1993)

Screenplay by Chris Rock & Nelson George and Robert LoCash, story by Chris Rock & Nelson George