The first 10 pages of a script
Yes, it’s true that a writer might only get the opening pages of their script read — and that it will likely be put down right...
read moreYes, it’s true that a writer might only get the opening pages of their script read — and that it will likely be put down right...
read moreI’m a Los Angeles Lakers fan. As I’ve followed the team over the past few years, I’ve noticed certain elements need to be...
read moreWhen I work with writers giving feedback and guidance on their material and career paths, I often end up giving advice about how to...
read moreI created a “beat sheet” for Bridesmaids for the folks at Save the Cat — it’s now up on their website.
Which of Blake Snyder’s genres and subgenres do you think this hugely successful comedy fits? Take a look to find out…
read moreI just saw trailers for five new movies which all fit clear “Save the Cat” subgenres – my favorite tool for...
read moreA writer I work with as a script consultant recently shared a phrase with me that came from her friend Craig Hammill (thanks,...
read moreIn my work pitching series ideas and writing pilots (and on good days, selling them to networks such as NBC and Fox), I’ve learned a few things about what they’re looking for, and what makes an idea sellable – as well as what a successful pilot script tends to include…
read moreThe single most devastating note I could ever hear on one of my scripts (if readers were brutally honest enough to say it), would be,...
read moreAs I watched this very enjoyable movie recently, I found myself trying to identify the main character, central story problem, and...
read moreEver since an established producer recommended I read Blake Snyder’s Save the Cat, I’ve found it to be an essential...
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