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
21 films! That's how many Marvel movies you'd need to watch to have a complete understanding of what's going to happen in this week's massive release, Avengers: Endgame. That's 2704 minutes or 60 hours of watching (I dare you to make it through in one sitting), and it's been 11 years in the making! The … Continue reading The End of an Era
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
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Robert Rodriguez has no doubt created some amazing films. I just saw Alita: Battle Angel, his most recent film, and it's amazing. Did you know it's one of the first films that was filmed with 3D cameras since Avatar? If you still haven't seen it, make sure to watch in 3D. I think there were some corny moments, … Continue reading Robert Rodriguez On Writing
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
I'm sure she missed it. I'm pretty sure it was in the dog's mouth! Okay, maybe it's not there, but you might find it here on this very blog. If you scroll through our feed you can find all sorts of great quotes, interviews, and writing tips. They're made to kick start you into writing … Continue reading Friday Fun – Finding Inspiration
"Hey, what are you doing? The page is blank! You've been sitting there for 20 minutes... Just type something!" "What do you mean? It has to start perfect. It's a wonderful story about a German Shepard that convinces a planet-destroying alien species that Earth is worth sparing. Buddy, that's the name of the dog, he'll … Continue reading A Few Ways to Start Your Script
But you say you're not a dog? Dogs can't read. I know that, and I certainly know my audience... all one of you named Mom. Well that's no excuse! Shaggy wasn't a dog either, and positive reinforcement worked wonders on him. That guy would do anything for a Scooby Snack! What is positive reinforcement anyway? … Continue reading Writing Tips – Positive Reinforcement
Some days just don't go as you planned. Everything becomes an excuse. That's okay. The best writers would be lying if they said that everything went smoothly for them every day. In fact, most of their best writing days might start like this. The point is to get the pen to the paper. Once you … Continue reading Friday Fun – Perfection or You Don’t Get a Word Out of Me
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