by Trevor Mayes | Nov 23, 2011 | Writing
Two Types of People There are two types of people in this world — those who are bothered by small mistakes, and those who are not. And what’s interesting is that both types have a hard time believing that the other type really exists. “How can you...
by Trevor Mayes | Nov 18, 2011 | Critique, Feedback, Rewriting
I have a few friends who have a hard time knowing what to do with the feedback they receive on their scripts. So for all you similar screenwriters out there, this post’s for you. (Note: This post has little to do with the development phase where you’re...
by Trevor Mayes | Nov 16, 2011 | Scenes, Writing
Make your objects move! There’s a reason that scene description is also known as “action lines.” It’s important that your descriptions contain the feeling of movement, even when none actually exists. Here’s an example of a weak way to...
by Trevor Mayes | Nov 14, 2011 | Proofreading
Professional Script Proofreading In addition to providing insightful script notes, I’ve recently been proofreading screenplays for clients who have asked for it. I figure there might be others who could use a low cost proofreading service, so I’ve decided...
by Trevor Mayes | Nov 14, 2011 | Action Movies
Face/Off I hadn’t seen John Woo’s 1997 action masterpiece — FACE/OFF — for over a decade. So when it came on T.V. the other night, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to revisit (and try to remember) what I had loved so much about the movie...
