Do you remember the bit in the Odyssey where Odysseus lashes himself to the mast? He knew that the Sirens (two seductive bird women) could lure sailors with their enchanting music and songs to shipwreck on the rocky coast of the island where they lived. He instructed his men to stuff their ears with wax […]
Attending good workshops is a great way to learn the art and craft of screenwriting, and you also can learn a lot by watching good and bad movies. Watch once for enjoyment, then once or twice more for analysis. Here are some of thequestions to answer: How does the film pull in the viewer in […]
If you already know the topic of a screenplay that you intend to write, start your research ahead of time. A great way to do this is to set up a Google Alert for relevant topics. Once a day (or another frequency you choose), Google will email you a list of sources of information on […]
In an article in Wired magazine, Dan Ariely mentions a study that shows online daters restrict themselves to safe topics, resulting in boring conversations. Hmm, that reminds me of a lot of movie dialogue, especially in scripts from newer writers. When I bring this up in workshops, the usual reply is, “Yes, but that’s how […]
Another screenwriting workshop? Maybe you’re thinking, “I’ve read Syd Fields’ book, I know about the hero’s journey, I’ve listened to McKee sing. What’s different about this one?” Here’s what’s different: I don’t want you to give up your creative power to a template or a formula. I will show you how you can make your […]
I just got an email offering to sell me an app that takes all the work out of writing romance novels. It’s the “Kindle Romance Idea Generator.” It points out that actually this could work for other forms of fiction, too, so you could use it for screenplays. Yes, I’m serious. The sales page tells […]
If you want to have a career as a writer (and to keep it once you have it), you need to think about both the long term (which requires strategy) and short term (which requires tactics). On the Campaign site, Dave Trott writes an interesting post about this, with the example of the German general, […]
It takes an incredible amount of talent to write a good screenplay. Being able to develop characters and illustrate their interactions between themselves and other characters and/or their environment is a skill that requires a ton of practice. A goal for many screenwriters is to leave the audience with one or two lines that will […]
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