Go Into The Story

Page One: “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane” (1990)

Screenplay by Daniel Waters and James Cappe & David Arnott, story by James Cappe & David Arnott, characters by Rex Weiner

2023 Zero Draft Thirty September Challenge: Day 3

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

The Theology of Cinema: Congregation

In giving themselves over to a larger cause, the individuals forge themselves together as a congregation.

Script To Screen: “Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb”

Peter Sellers in one of three roles he plays in the movie: U.S. President.

Page One: “The Adjustment Bureau” (2011)

Screenplay by George Nolfi, short story “Adjustment Team” by Philip K. Dick

2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 2

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

Video: Eric Roth

Interview with the award-wining screenwriter of Forrest Gump, Dune, and Killers of the Flower Moon among numerous other notable films.

Screenwriting Tip: The Six Word Test

If you’re having trouble finding the focus of your story, try this test.

Page One: “Addams Family Values” (1993)

Written by Paul Rudnick, characters by Charles Addams

2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 1

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

Script To Screen: “Election”

A critical plot point in this fantastic comedy.

Writing Tip: Free Association

Sometimes if you’re stuck in your writing, it’s best just to cut loose.

Page One: “Action Jackson” (1988)

Written by Robert Reneau

2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Get Your Head On Straight

It’s time to gear up for the latest Challenge which begins tomorrow!

The Black List Opens Submissions For Six Diversity Lists

Introduces The Desi List For South Asian Writers

How to approach writing a story with multiple main characters

Exploring three keys to writing multilinear screenplays.

Page One: “The Accountant” (2016)

Written by Bill Dubuque

Reader Question: How to create genuinely unique character voices?

As opposed to the characters all sounding alike… or like the writer.

Ethan Coen reviews Joel Coen’s movie. Joel Coen reviews Ethan Coen’s movie.

The result? Hilarity.

Script To Screen: “The Elephant Man”

A scene from the 1980 movie The Elephant Man, screenplay by Christopher De Vore & Eric Bergren & David Lynch.

Page One: “The Accidental Tourist” (1988)

Screenplay by Frank Galati and Lawrence Kasdan, novel by Anne Tyler

Writing Dialogue

Nothing catches the eye of a script reader or actor more than distinctive, entertaining dialogue. Up your dialogue-writing chops in this…

Script To Screen: “The English Patient”

A moment of obsessed love explored in this scene from the 1996 movie The English Patient, screenplay by Anthony Minghella, novel by Michael…

Screenwriting 101: Aaron Sorkin

“I love writing but hate starting. The page is awfully white, and it says, ‘You may have fooled some of the people some of the time, but…

Page One: “16 Blocks” (2006)

Written by Richard Wenk