Facing your Inner Critic
Mindset is a powerful tool when it comes to writing. As a writer myself, I’ve been the victim of being
Character Breakdown: Charlie from “The Whale”
At first glance, Charlie might feel far removed from the average person. He’s a reclusive man who weighs 600 pounds
Thank you, next
When someone comes up to me and asks for feedback, about 90% of the time, I’ll say, “Yes”. However, this
Overcoming Discouragement in Screenwriting
Screenwriting, like any creative endeavor, is a journey fraught with highs and lows. It’s a path where inspiration can lead
Turning a short film into a feature
At the beginning of the month, I started doing a writing challenge where I was assigned three images and had
Screenwriting Seminar 11/11!!
I’m very excited that one week from today, I’ll be leading a screenwriting seminar in partnership with the Scriptwriters Network!
Shut up and buy my script!!
Let’s say you’ve been endlessly working on your script, writing various drafts, and now you firmly believe it’s perfectly polished!
Common Screenwriting Myths Debunked
Screenwriting is an art form that has been practiced for decades. As such, there are many myths that have developed
Making a Protagonist Audiences can relate to
The protagonist is the central character of any movie, and their journey is what drives the plot. In order to
6 Ways to Make a Characters Death Impactful
Death is a common theme in storytelling, and it can be used to add weight and significance to a narrative.
The Main Elements of A Television show
By now, you’ve probably noticed that I mainly talk about films, but today, let’s focus on another medium: Television. Television
Ready, Set, Write! Starting the script in three easy steps
The second most common struggle writers face is starting their scripts, and it’s not that hard, once you have the
The Key to Strong Dialogue
When it comes to writing, dialogue is just one of the important elements scripts should have. As a writer myself,
Common Struggles Writers Face
This past week I surveyed some writers in a screenwriters Facebook group and asked what they were struggling with. As
Key Elements to A Great Horror film
In honor of spooky season, it never hurts to talk about what key elements should be in your horror film.
3 Things I do for free
So you’re a writer who wants feedback but can’t afford to see a script consultant. I get it! When the