Monthly Archives: May 2020

It’s a new decade, I think about the real world survival tools for all screenwriters and “protection” immediately comes to mind. I’ve experienced this early when I was taking my lumps in Hollywood’s trenches, allowing myself to be taken advantage … Continue reading →

I remember writing my first feature-length screenplay back in film school. I had a vague idea of the structure and got lost somewhere in the barren wasteland of ACT 2 and felt like I would never reach the end. Now, … Continue reading →

I’m guilty. I used to do this too before I learned how damaging it can be to a screenwriter’s mind, image, and the screenplay. You finish your screenplay and you’re surging with a natural creative high that you want to … Continue reading →

If you’re in this business for any length or time, you’ll realize it’s a numbers game at best to sell a screenplay. Consider the odds of selling a spec screenplay being the same as winning the lottery if you believe … Continue reading →

One axiom you will quickly learn is that Hollywood works on its own time — never on your schedule. Even if you are doing the necessary work, it can feel like you’re banging your head against a wall that you … Continue reading →

Welcome! These are difficult times for sure, but we’ll get through this and hopefully come out stronger on the other side. The sun will rise tomorrow, and the hope of a new day and new positive energy. While you are … Continue reading →

We’re all guilty of this… early on during the start of our screenwriting journey we’re too eager to unleash our latest screenplay to be read — many times by people we don’t personally know. Many writers are so excited to … Continue reading →

HBO Max head Bob Greenblatt confirms the highly-anticipated Friends special isn’t a new episode, but will take place on the original set. via Friends TV Show Reunion On HBO Max Won’t Be A New Episode But Will Be On Original Apartmen … Continue reading →

Lincoln Center, New York City By Caitlin Kelly If you’ve never seen this movie, you’ve missed a classic! New York City practically vibrates with ambition — and schools thousands of super-talented teens at places like Juilliard, the School of American … Continue reading →

Shia Labeouf has come under fire after collecting a screenwriting award intended for up-and-coming talent. The 33-year-old actor infuriated some undiscovered writers after he won the Sun Valley Film Festival’s High Scribe award late last month, according to The Wrap. … Continue reading →