Posts Tagged with ‘script’
Why most people are crap at persuading
22 May 2020This message was intended solely for writers and film-makers, until I realised that pitching and persuading is something that everyone…
How to write visually for cinema and TV
02 May 2014The pressure to write visually can feel frightening, especially if you’re new to writing or have written for other media,…
Top 5 screenwriting clichés of the year awards
18 Jan 2014The Charles Harris Screen Imitation Gold Wellington Boot Awards for the top screenwriting clichés of the year.
Four steps to starting a compelling script
10 Sep 2012People often ask how to get ideas. Of course ideas are all around. What they mean is where do you find ideas you know will work. Ideas that will stay alive and grow. Nothing is certain, but I've found these four steps will ignite my blue touch-paper.
Three things you need to improve your script sales
28 Aug 2012IMPROVE YOUR SCRIPT SALES Back from hols and the first thing on my to-do list is to go out and…
Good movie? Where did it come from?
11 Jan 2012Cameron wants us to make blockbusters. David Cameron, that is, not James. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9006675/Ken-Loach-pouring-lottery-money-into-blockbusters-is-a-travesty.html Speaking as a film director, and director…
Give your future readers a Christmas present
21 Dec 2011Christmas is coming and the writers are getting twitchy. Are you planning to use the glorious break from everyday life…
Is your script predictable?
14 Dec 2011I’ve read hundreds of scripts by very competent writers, and very few have ever given me a single moment of…
Want to succeed? Maybe do the opposite.
30 Aug 2011Have you heard of Kelly Marcel? If not yet, you soon will. You'll probably, if you're like me, be deeply and painfully jealous. And something she said recently might teach us something important.
How to become a better writer? You may be surprised by the answer.
21 Jun 2011They all say practice makes perfect. But does it help you become a better screenwriter? Maybe it doesn't help as much as everyone thinks. Or maybe there's another issue here that you need to address if you are going to succeed in movies or TV.
