Go Into The Story
Official Screenwriting Blog of The Black List
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Sundays with Ray Bradbury
A new series featuring reflections on writing from the famed writer.
Interview (Video): Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
A half-hour conversation with the originators and co-writers of the smash hit movie A Quiet Place.
Page One: ‘Gattaca’ (1997)
Written by Andrew Niccol
Great Scene: “American Beauty”
Today’s great scene comes courtesy of writer Alan Ball and the fantastic dark satire he wrote American Beauty (1999). This is a hauntingly…
Video: Aaron Sorkin Answers Screenwriting Questions
Inquiries lobbed at one of Hollywood’s most famous screenwriters.
Page One: ‘Galaxy Quest’ (1999)
Screenplay by David Howard and Robert Gordon, story by David Howard
Dumb Little Writing Tricks That Work: 1 Page A Day
1 month prep + 4 months writing + 1 month rewriting = 2 scripts per year.
Writing and the Creative Life: Why Staring Into Space Is an Important Strategy for Success
“In the shower we are simply staring into space, washing our hair on autopilot. We aren’t checking our messages or Twitter feed, or writing…
Page One: ‘Fight Club’ (1999)
Screenplay by Jim Uhls, novel by Chuck Palahniuk
Facing the odds
How to sustain creativity in the face of considerable odds against success.
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