Go Into The Story
Official Screenwriting Blog of The Black List
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2024 Award Season Screenplay Downloads — 2 New Scripts, 10 Total
It’s that time of year again when studios and production companies make available PDFs of movie scripts for award season.
On Writing
“If you write one story, it may be bad; if you write a hundred, you have the odds in your favor.”
Page One: “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013)
Screenplay by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson & Guillermo del Toro, novel by J.R.R. Tolkien
How to Break Into the Film Industry Without Any Connections
The screenwriters of the smash hit movie A Quiet Place share the ins and outs of their journey to Hollywood.
Go Into The Story Interview: Michael Ballin and Thomas Aguilar
My interview with 2021 Black List writers.
Page One: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012)
Screenplay by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson & Guillermo del Toro, novel by J.R.R. Tolkien
Writing Tip: Beginnings and Endings
Remember when you first came up with the story idea you’re currently writing? How great that felt?
Screenplay: The Importance of Establishing Narrative Voice
From Page 1, Line 1, you must convey your story’s tone and voice.
Page One: “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” (2017)
Written by Tom O’Connor
The Importance of Persistence in a Writer’s Life
“PERSIST on telling your story. PERSIST on reaching your audience. PERSIST on staying true to your vision.”
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