Write 2 Scripts a Year

Write 2 Scripts a Year

How do you know when it’s time to put down a script, and write something else? How do you stay motivated, and not get discouraged when a script doesn’t have the life you wanted it to have? How long should it take to write a script, and how many projects do you work on...
Left brain, right brain

Left brain, right brain

So much of writing seems to be about “figuring stuff out.”  Figuring out what should happen in a story, or in a scene.  Figuring out how to address feedback you’ve gotten.  Figuring out whether anyone will ever care about your project, and make it a...
Script Consultants: A Waste?

Script Consultants: A Waste?

A few years ago, screenwriter Craig Mazin wrote a blog post voicing his skepticism about “script consultants” —  titled “Screenwriting is Free”.  Craig (Chernobyl, Identity Thief, The Hangover Part II) was advocating for aspiring writers,...