Screenwriting, like most skills, is best learned through the difficult process of doing. You have to write a screenplay, probably many, before your work potentially reaches that professional level of quality. Experience really is the best teacher. A fledgling...
When I first sat down to write a screenplay, I was in my junior year of college. The University of Oregon in Eugene, in case you were wondering. I had always fashioned myself as a writer, but looking back on that time now, I knew very little about the fundamentals of...
Selling your screenplay comes down to executing on a few basic skills. First, you have to write an excellent script. A high quality story that is both well-executed and technically sound is a must have. The competition is increasingly tough out there, so in order to...
Let me see if this scene sounds familiar. You’re watching a movie at home. Some story that captivates your imagination, sparking a spirited conversation with whomever you’re watching with. As the movie comes to an exciting and satisfying finish, you watch the credits...
Now, more than at any time before we find ourselves in an era of great entertainment. Writers of all kinds are afforded more opportunities than ever, with platforms for movies, television, and short-form content growing by leaps and bounds. Looking at the abundance of...
My Dad used to say, “perfect is the enemy of good.” That saying has stuck with me for many years, especially when it comes to script writing. Of course, my Dad didn’t say that quote first. He cribbed it from Voltaire, French philosopher, and early advocate for such...