Screenwriting Lessons from Michael Arndt

Story Beginnings, Endings, ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, ‘Toy Story 3’, and more.

A five-part series featuring the insights of screenwriter Michael Arndt whose movie credits include Little Miss Sunshine, Toy Story 3 (2010), and Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens (2015).

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Includes interviews, videos, background, and analysis. Arndt, who says working at Pixar has been the equivalent for him of “graduate school for screenwriting”, offers a thoughtful take on the craft. A must-read!