Formatting Flashbacks and Making them effective
Flashbacks can sometimes pull audiences out of the story, depending on their length and frequency. Other times, flashbacks can be
The Harsh Reality of Screenwriting
I’m going to admit that breaking into the film industry isn’t simple as you think. You finished your script. Worked
Real Talk: It’s Never Too Late
I came across a post on Stage 32 the other day and someone asked if they were too old to
What Makes a Good Time Loop movie
Well it’s Groundhog day….again…which means it’s time to talk about what makes a good time loop movie. (See what I
Making an Emotional Connection to Your Protagonist
Personally, I think the best films are those where audiences can emotionally connect with the protagonist, mainly because the protagonist
How does pitching a film work?
Note: The following is based on what I learned in my screenwriting class in college, so please take whatever resonates
Interview with James Sullivan
Hey writers! I had a great time interviewing James Sullivan! He’s a nice and professional writer with a lot of
Interview with Rob Nelson
In another edition of my script reading blog series, I had a great time interviewing Rob Nelson. But first, a
Interview with Emilie Lorditch
Once again, I had the honor of interviewing script reader/screenwriter Emilie Lorditch! About Emilie (from her website): Hello and welcome!
Interview with Gerald Hanks
How did you get started with script reading? I had been writing scripts for a while and was looking for
Being Your Own Script Reader
When writing a script, you’re probably not critical of your craft. Well, okay, not all the time, but once you
How Script Readers Help Writers Get Closer to Achieving their Goals
Screenwriting is an art form that requires not only creativity but also structure, clarity, and industry awareness. For aspiring and
How Script Readers Help Writers Get Closer to Achieving their Goals
Screenwriting is an art form that requires not only creativity but also structure, clarity, and industry awareness. For aspiring and
What a Script Reader Does and What They Look For
So, you finished your “polished” script and are ready to get it out there, but wait! You don’t know if
Review: A Real Pain
With award season amongst us, and the Golden Globes that kicked off a few weeks ago and the Oscars wrapping
Setting goals and sticking with them!
No matter what time of year, it’s important to set goals with your creative projects. Sometimes, not everyone can stick