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[Video]: Screenwriters – On Finding an Original Voice

[Video]: Screenwriters - On Finding an Original Voice

A selection of screenwriters including John August (Big Fish) and Ted Griffin (Ocean’s Eleven) take part in a six-part series produced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In this video, they discuss the importance and practicalities of finding your voice as a scriptwriter. If

Go With The Flow

Go With The Flow

My sister recently became a mother. As fascinating as it was watching her wrestling with her new role as provider to this tiny human being, it was even more fascinating watching her wrestle over the insatiable pull back into her journalism career. by Cherie Lee But career

Best o/t Web 13 May

Best o/t Web 13 May

Story & Structure :: B Story is the Answer :: 10 Possible Reasons Your Script Is Boring :: Script Review: The Wolf Of Wall Street :: Synopsis: Stephen King’s The Shining Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ :: Prometheus Writer Jon Spaihts: How to Create a Great Space Script Perfection

The Unrepeatable Truth

The Unrepeatable Truth

I recently met a guy from London who had just left a lucrative job in advertising to pursue a screenwriting career here in L.A. (brave lad – tried to talk him out of it, but no go), and he asked a question that had a familiar ring.

Best o/t Web 06 May

Best o/t Web 06 May

Story & Structure :: Rom-Com Lessons Learned :: Screenplay Review – Lamb Of God :: Scene Description Spotlight: “Zombieland” :: Several Reasons Why Avengers Kicks Ass Script Perfection :: The Key To Making Your Script Unforgettable :: “Identify Your Own Obsessions, Then Figure Out How To Make

[Video]: Kevin Smith’s Creative Origins

[Video]: Kevin Smith's Creative Origins

What makes writer-director Kevin Smith tick? In this interview, the creator of Clerks Zack and Miri Make a Porno and talks about the Smith family’s genetic limitations, the origins of his creativity and the thrill of learning how to entertain. If you liked this, check out more

Best o/t Web 29 Apr

Best o/t Web 29 Apr

Story & Structure :: Screenwriter Interview – Kelly Marcel :: Hurt The Characters You Care About” :: The Essence of Comedy Writing :: Character Growth: First Ten, Last Five :: Sassy Gay Friend! Character Stereotypes and Archetypes Script Perfection :: 1, 2, 7, 14 :: That’s Not

The Judges – Circalit Loglines (16)

The Judges - Circalit Loglines (16)

In this section we are publishing the loglines from the participants of the Circalit / Story Department “First Draft Script Contest”. Our judges have reviewed the loglines and give you their considered feedback. It may help you craft a powerful logline. by The Judges Bloodlines The judges’

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