by Erik Bork | Nov 21, 2015
Billy Ray, screenwriter of CAPTAIN PHILLIPS and THE HUNGER GAMES, was interviewed not long ago on the WGA’s podcast. Among other words of wisdom he had about screenwriting was this quote: “If you are a mechanic, you wouldn’t go to Starbucks for two hours and...
by Erik Bork | Aug 30, 2015
Beginning screenwriters often are shocked to hear how competitive the field is, and how difficult it is to break into. If only the writers with the very best skill, craft, artistry and ideas are able to sell their material or get hired, how does that jibe with the...