I've realized I've been posting so much about the big screen, but the little screen deserves some love too! These two writers, Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, have just put out the Netflix reboot of "Lost in Space." Oh, you miss the one with Joey from "Friends" too...? A part of me really wants to … Continue reading Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless On Writing
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Friday Fun – Out of Time
There comes a time in every writer's life when they just have to let their script go. I know it's difficult, but there is a point in editing when you just don't need to do it any more. Beyond that point is when you edit out of fear. The fear of rejection. The one thing … Continue reading Friday Fun – Out of Time
Editing Your Script
This week we'll be talking about editing you're your script. At this point in the process your story should be solid. You may make a few minor changes, but you should feel like the order of events is set in place, all the characters are there, and really nothing major will be changing once you start … Continue reading Editing Your Script
Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick On Writing
It seems to me that writer duos are far more popular than ever, especially in the comic book movies. This week, let me introduce you to Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writers of "Deadpool 2." They're most well-known for having written "Zombieland," "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," and "Life." If you haven't seen "Deadpool 2" yet, … Continue reading Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick On Writing
Friday Fun – Time For A Rewrite
Just imagine if all we got were first drafts of everything! I don't want to. The world would be in chaos.
Rewriting Your Script
I just watched "Midnight in Paris," and the timing couldn't have been better for this article. It's one of my favorite movies. This clip is pretty hilarious, but also Hemingway is full of wonderful advice in the film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YEstLmzyvI Today, we talk about rewriting. Hopefully you've pumped out a full first draft since I posted … Continue reading Rewriting Your Script
Bryan Woods and Scott Beck On Writing
I don't know if you've noticed, but Horror movies have been really good lately... like REALLY good. Well we've got one more great Horror movie to add to the list here, "A Quiet Place." It was written by two guys who used to make home movies growing up, just because it was fun, Bryan Woods … Continue reading Bryan Woods and Scott Beck On Writing
Zak Penn On Writing
We missed this one during the Oscar series, but there's no way I would let it slip by. This is one of my favorite movies of the year, and if you haven't seen it you might still be able to catch it in theaters. Directed by Steven Spielberg, and written by Zak Penn, "Ready Player … Continue reading Zak Penn On Writing
Writing the First Draft
For the next part of this series let's discuss the pesky first draft. By now you should have put a lot of work into preparing for this moment. It's time to release the floodgates, and let all those great ideas you have out through your fingers onto the keyboard. Momentum is so important at this … Continue reading Writing the First Draft
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely On Writing
This week, we've got two wonderful writers who have written several of the biggest Marvel movies to date Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. I'm a big fan of what Marvel is doing with it's cinematic universe, and I absolutely loved "Avengers: Infinity War." This is one Marvel movie you don't want to miss out on. … Continue reading Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely On Writing
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