
What is My Screenplay About?
When we think of our favorite movies, there is invariably an element that is so novel, so surprising, that it ignites our
Previously, I unpacked the theory behind synopsis writing, explored the mechanics of what makes a synopsis work, and defined its...
Without flaws, characters may be admirable, but they don’t feel real. Humans are complex and contradictory. We’re all naturally flawed...
It may sound dry, but at the heart of every story is an argument. The theme (or dramatic question) is...
I suppose everything is easier said than done. The same is true for writing. It’s one thing to say a...
In storytelling, we have heroes and villains, but where do anti-villains fit in? Who are they, and why have they...
When you think of your favorite movies or books, what’s the first thing you think of? Is it the setting,...
A screenplay is the blueprint from which directors take their cues. It is not the screenwriter’s job to provide camera...
When we think of our favorite movies, there is invariably an element that is so novel, so surprising, that it...
Join me now to begin the process of getting the story from your imagination to the page, and complete the...

When we think of our favorite movies, there is invariably an element that is so novel, so surprising, that it ignites our

A screenplay is the blueprint from which directors take their cues. It is not the screenwriter’s job to provide camera shots —

Join me now to begin the process of getting the story from your imagination to the page, and complete the first draft