by Trevor Mayes | May 30, 2010 | Characters, Concept, Plot, Structure, Theme, Writing
Sweat The Big Stuff I’m sure you’ve all heard this inspiring set of rules before: Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s all small stuff. The truth of the matter, however, is that when it comes to screenwriting, that message couldn’t be...
by Trevor Mayes | May 28, 2010 | Links, Miscellaneous
Do you know who Iron Baby is? No? Sounds like you haven’t joined Scriptwrecked’s Facebook page. You might be missing out on some really cool stuff. I often post additional entertaining news stories, links and shorts on this page, that tend to be a little...
by Trevor Mayes | May 26, 2010 | Characters, Movie Reviews
Don’t worry — NO SPOILERS! Since watching A Perfect Getaway (written and directed by David Twohy) a few weeks back, I’ve been itching to write about it. This film actually managed to pull off something that many of my screenwriting friends and...
by Trevor Mayes | May 25, 2010 | Interviews, J. Michael Straczynski
In my last post, I provided you with some insights from prolific screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski (Changeling, Babylon 5). Today I have some more from his Orange County Screenwriters Association Q & A on Saturday. On making all of your characters...
by Trevor Mayes | May 23, 2010 | Interviews, J. Michael Straczynski
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a fabulous (and free) question and answer session with prolific screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski (Changeling, Babylon 5). The Orange County Screenwriters Association (who hosted the event) provides the following...