Writing TV versus writing a movie
Writing tv versus writing a movie is a fairly common question. It may even be posed as a choice. “I...
Screenwriting
Directing on the page
People will tell you to never direct on the page. You don’t have to make specific directions on the page...
Passive character never write one.
You especially want to avoid a passive character as your protagonist or antagonist. This would be a sure fire flop....
“Show don’t tell”
“Show don’t tell” is one of the first bits of advice you will be given. It is the sort of...
Screenwriting It’s who you know – is wrong.
The phrase “screenwriting it’s who you know” has been used by writers for decades to explain why they haven’t had...
How to get your work Sold
How to get your work sold is a fundamental question all new writers ask. Here is the answer. Script Revolution...
10 things every screenwriter needs to know.
These are the 10 things every screenwriter needs to know before embarking on a screenwriting journey. These are the most...
Voice vs Genre
Voice vs Genre isn’t really a thing. Since I have said that, let me explain. I saw someone on a...
Know your customer
It is easy to get seduced by all these sexy business terms, like four quadrant film and existing IP. But...
The Hostage – Teaser
Here is a movie teaser the production team put together for the film. This movie teaser was possible because the...
Intellectual Property (IP)
There is a myth, or huge misunderstanding around the concept of Intellectual Property and how that can affect the success...
Writing Forum
Visiting a writing forum is a great way to learn. I tend to only visit two writing forums, they are...
Save the cat, why?
Save the cat appears to be the one book that so many people wanting to learn screenwriting gravitate towards. Why? ...
Best screenwriting advice
This is the best screenwriting advice I can think of to give. Make your universe stretch beyond your story. What...
Contained story, you must write one.
One of the reasons why you should write a contained story is that there are far more producers looking for...
Working with movie producers
Working with movie producers is collaborative at the same time as being a seller customer relationship. This article is going...
Creating Great Characters
Creating a great character isn’t anything to do with the character themselves. It isn’t how they dress or look, it...
Screenwriting Rules vs Creativity
Screenwriting Rules are the quickest way to stifle creativity. You will be told they are: A framework that writers can...
Story Stakes are too big.
The story stakes are too big when your hero is given something to do that defies logic. In the 80’s...
Best tool for screenwriting collaboration
Best tool for screenwriting collaboration There are two aspects to consider when thinking about the best tool for screenwriting collaboration. ...