It's funny that last week I did an article all about adaptations. This week's interview is about a movie that was written just for the big screen. This is the type of movie that made me fall in love with film. I love any good movie, but there's something truly special about a movie of … Continue reading Drew Goddard On Writing
Category: Writing Inspiration
Adaptations: Holding On To The Heart Of The Book
Pictured above are the two men who wrote Ready Player One, definitely one of my favorite films of the year. On the left is Zak Penn (writer of the adaptation), and on the right is Ernest Cline (writer of the novel). I've read the book, and watched the movie, and I love them both. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSp1dM2Vj48 These are two very different … Continue reading Adaptations: Holding On To The Heart Of The Book
Writing A Novel
This week, I'm posting up about something pretty cool. Books! I know I mostly post about film and television, because that's mainly my background. I love books too, and may be posting some interviews for them from time to time. I found a great article on the best resources for writing a novel. Check it … Continue reading Writing A Novel
Chad and Carey Hayes On Writing
This week we're jumping back to a classic. I love a good scary movie, and one of my favorites is The Conjuring. What I really loved about it was that it took the classic exorcism story and told it from a different perspective. If the investigators of an exorcism are scared, there's a reason you should be … Continue reading Chad and Carey Hayes On Writing
The Best Horror Movies Of 2018
It's October, and that means scary movie time! I haven't seen all of these, but I can without a doubt attest to the quality of the top pick, A Quiet Place. I posted a great in-depth interview a while back you can find here: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck On Writing. We'll keep this one short and … Continue reading The Best Horror Movies Of 2018
Cary Fukunaga On Writing
I've been so busy here with the opening of our beautiful new office! Sorry for any gaps in my posting. It's October now, so I'm going to be posting a lot of cool scary things, but I just couldn't resist posting about my favorite new mini-series first, Maniac. I watched the full season in its entirety … Continue reading Cary Fukunaga On Writing
Friday Fun – The Struggle Is Real
This one is for all the parents out there trying to write from home! If you're an LA local, there's a better place to write. Here at theOFFICE!
Tips On Writing Your Screenplay With A Writing Partner
If you’re a writer, and aren’t doing it professionally yet, it’s time to understand that film and television are highly collaborative. I’ve done posts explaining that you have to give away your baby at some point, but never explored what it’s like to partner up with another writer. This is huge, and very important. There … Continue reading Tips On Writing Your Screenplay With A Writing Partner
Mark Perez On Writing
I haven't been out to the movies all that much this summer. I think the summer started off really strong, but I haven't been driven to see anything since Mission Impossible. That being said, where have all the great summer movies been? Seems like all of August was a dud. Fall is coming, and I think … Continue reading Mark Perez On Writing
Writing Comedy Gold
How do you write a good comedy? Don't try! Just get someone else to write it for you! Okay, you want to actually do it for yourself, and learn and grow as a person? I've got some great news for you. I'm providing an article based off of The Hangover that will give you some … Continue reading Writing Comedy Gold
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