The risk of self-exposure
Here’s another basic principle of the craft that writers [...]
The myth of recognition
One consistent issue beginning writers have with modeling characters [...]
Manohla Dargis and A.O. Scott weigh in on “slow and boring” films
I came across this article in the New York [...]
The writer’s paradox
Lately, I’ve had some interesting discussions with clients about [...]
Filmmakers Notebook interview
I wanted to share with you my current two-part interview [...]
The negative and positive premise
If you've been following this series of posts on [...]
Scriptwriting retreat in New Hampshire…?
I wanted to put a bug in your ear [...]
More thoughts on premise…
In all my years working with playwrights and screenwriters, [...]
Why think about your premise early on?
There’s a somewhat silly argument swirling around out there [...]
It’s all in the story
Recently there’s been a lively discussion on my production company’s [...]