The clock is ticking with the imminent release of John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum. I thought it would be fun to shoot straight back into what made the original so great. The world of this film was so fascinating, and well made, that it has inspired a full trilogy. We're talking about assassin vs. assassin, … Continue reading Derek Kolstad On Writing
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2019 Fellowship Winner!
A warm welcome and huge congratulations to Michelle Bracken, this year's winner of theOFFICE Fellowship. Michelle will receive 6 months of a Premium Membership here at theOFFICE to write write write write write! Michelle submitted the short story, Me Without You, part of a collection of interconnected stories about three 4th graders in a secluded ward … Continue reading 2019 Fellowship Winner!
Using Script Coverage To Become A Better Writer
I've been absent from posting for a while, admittedly longer than I'd like to have been. I love posting, but an important task was at hand. I was a preliminary judge for our annual Fellowship! I read through a lot of submissions, and there was a lot to like! I'm very excited to see how … Continue reading Using Script Coverage To Become A Better Writer
Last Call For Entries! – theOFFICE Fellowship 2019
Why are we posting a pic of a bunch of empty chairs?... It’s because you could be the one chosen to sit in them! You could have any one of them. Win a 6-month FREE membership to theOFFICE - a quiet, dedicated workspace for you to GET. IT. DONE. Submissions for our Fellowship are ending … Continue reading Last Call For Entries! – theOFFICE Fellowship 2019
2019 Fellowship to theOFFICE
Looking for a quiet space to write in Los Angeles? Apply now for our FREE Fellowship to theOFFICE and you could win 6 months of a Premium Membership with 24/7 access to the space. If you're a local, up-and-coming writer who's committed to your craft, this is for you! theOFFICE is a quiet, communal workspace … Continue reading 2019 Fellowship to theOFFICE
Writer’s Block, Log Lines, And Getting Lost
Having trouble writing the perfect log line? Lost or stuck in writing your story? I feel you. I'm sure we've all been there more often than we'd like to admit. These are problems many writers go through, and even the best are prone to them. I've developed a trick for dealing with writer's block. Lately, … Continue reading Writer’s Block, Log Lines, And Getting Lost
Quote of the Day – Back to the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flge_rw6RG0 This is the scene that sparked my love for science fiction. It left me filled with awe and wonder. I mean... where the heck were Doc and Marty going?! The sequel went above and beyond my wildest imagination. The inspiration for almost everything I write came from this single moment, and I'm sure it's … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Back to the Future
February Screenwriting Contest Deadlines
It's a little late in the month for this post, but please excuse us because it's the first of many to come. If you're looking to enter a contest or fellowship, we've got you covered with the deadlines of the most popular competitions around. Now go break a leg: Early Entry: February 13th - Sundance … Continue reading February Screenwriting Contest Deadlines
The Long Road to Getting Representation
If you have finished your first script, and you're ready to sell it for all the money in the world, it's time to slow down a minute. The road ahead is a long one, and this is a marathon, not a race. Last week we wrote about networking. It's important to know people in the … Continue reading The Long Road to Getting Representation
Writing Humor – What’s Your Story About?
I've come to realize that I definitely look like the guy on the right once I get past the log line... Don't ask me about my story ideas, or if you do I'm going to apologize in advance! Happy Friday!
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