Solo Performance and Writing for the Stage
Stuck on the page? Take your story to the stage. Read More “Solo Performance and Writing for the Stage”
Scriptwriting
Turn an Embarrassment into a Terrific Story
A veteran television writer tells how he did just that for an episode of The Wonder Years Read More “Turn an Embarrassment into a Terrific Story”
David Simon: Reality Writing
David Simon talks about developing scripts, creating dialogue and why you should look for the bigger meaning in your writing. Read More “David Simon: Reality Writing”
How to Write a Great Screenplay
Building a strong screenplay based on five key elements of storytelling can bring your film idea to life Read More “How to Write a Great Screenplay”
Awards season screenwriter roundup
Add to FavoritesWith awards season upon us, we took a look into our archives to round up some of the screenwriters and award winners who … Read More “Awards season screenwriter roundup”
Spousal approval with The Good Wife
Michelle and Robert King work side by side to pen network TV hit The Good Wife. Read More “Spousal approval with The Good Wife”
Sarah Treem: On a different path
Playwright, screenwriter and producer Sarah Treem takes the triple-threat road to success. Read More “Sarah Treem: On a different path”
Screenwriter Callie Khouri: In tune
Screenwriter Callie Khouri looks for the story in the score and scripts of the hit TV show Nashville. Read More “Screenwriter Callie Khouri: In tune”
Craft Book Spotlight: Shorts and Briefs
This cheeky book for scriptwriters boasts praise from famed playwright Christopher Durang. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Shorts and Briefs”
Going transmedia
Hollywood, film and TV, oh my!
The Motion Picture Association of America reports that the global box office tally for all films released around the world in 2012 was $34.7 billion (yes, that’s billion) – and it may be that the time has never been riper for book authors to score some of that film-options bounty. Read More “Going transmedia”
Featured Posts
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”