Go Into The Story
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A Story Idea Each Day for a Month — Day 1
This is the 15th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work…
On Writing
“In any story there are three elements: persons, a situation, and the fact that in the end something has changed. If nothing has changed…
Page One: “Kingpin” (1996)
Written by Barry Fanaro & Mort Nathan
2025 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 31
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.
Go Into The Story Interview: Jack Waz
My interview with the 2024 Black List writer for his script Decoys.
“Just write the next word”
Words of writing wisdom from screenwriter Anna Hamilton Phelan.
Page One: “The King” (2019)
Written by David Michôd by & Joel Edgerton
2025 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 30
One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.
Screenwriting 101: Diablo Cody
“I didn’t really look at it as teen-speak but more like weirdo language! Ellen Page just presents it in such a saucy way, too, and I’m kind…
Interview (Part 6): Jack Waz
My interview with the 2024 Black List writer for his script Decoys.
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