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 critical of myself. “Is this good?” “Did I mess up?” “This is hard!” “I suck!” “I’ll never make it as a writer!” “What if no one likes this?” Ever had any of those mindsets? I […]
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 with following through with accomplishing their goals. Don’t worry, I’ve been there myself, but as a professional screenwriter and script reader, I’ve provided a few tips that will help you achieve your goals. Be Realistic […]
Review: A Real Pain
With award season amongst us, and the Golden Globes that kicked off a few weeks ago and the Oscars wrapping up award season in March, I figured, let’s do a deep dive into one of the BEST (yes, I said it…BEST!) movies of 2024: A Real Pain. Each year I like to have a favorite […]
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 it’s good enough! That’s where script readers are there to help you! As a writer, I’ve been in situations where I felt like once my script was polished, I would need an extra pair of […]
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 professional screenwriters alike, the journey from an initial idea to a polished, production-ready script is filled with challenges. This is where script readers come in. These unsung heroes of the industry play a crucial role […]
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 professional screenwriters alike, the journey from an initial idea to a polished, production-ready script is filled with challenges. This is where script readers come in. These unsung heroes of the industry play a crucial role […]
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 have a few drafts finished, your next step is to send them to the pros in the industry for feedback. What if I tell you that you could be your reader before someone else provides […]
Interview with Gerald Hanks
How did you get started with script reading? I had been writing scripts for a while and was looking for writing jobs. I saw a post that mentioned getting paid to read scripts. Since reading was paying better than writing, I applied. I read a sample script and wrote a report on what worked and […]
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! My name is Emilie Lorditch. I am the founder of Real 2 Reel Science, an online resource for writers looking for inspiration and support. I specialize in finding unique ideas “ripped from the science headlines” […]
Interview with Rob Nelson
In another edition of my script reading blog series, I had a great time interviewing Rob Nelson. But first, a word from Rob. Rob: Hello. My name is Robert Nelson. Friends and family call me Rob. I am the creator of “Home Grown Horrors,” a series of scripts that takes inspiration from legends and folklore […]