by Trevor Mayes | Nov 27, 2010 | Dialogue in the Wild, Quotes |
As a screenwriter, I hope you’re always listening for great dialogue “in the wild.” You know — those brilliant lines that occur while we’re out with friends, chatting with our boss, eavesdropping on the next table at a restaurant, or even...
by Trevor Mayes | Nov 17, 2010 | Television, Writing |
Is anyone else watching No Ordinary Family — the show about a family of superheroes? I think it may have pulled a Riker’s Beard (the opposite of “Jump the Shark”) in last night’s episode, and turned itself around. Don’t get me...
by Trevor Mayes | Nov 10, 2010 | Interviews |
Wouldn’t it be nice to eavesdrop on a conversation with some of the best screenwriters working today? Well The Hollywood Reporter has given us that opportunity. Writers Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network), Simon Beaufoy (127 Hours), Michael Arndt (Toy Story 3),...
by Trevor Mayes | Nov 7, 2010 | Plagiarism, Rants |
ANOTHER UPDATE: The Story Department article has been edited and all is well. Thanks everyone! UPDATE: The article in question on The Story Department’s web site has been taken down pending review. (P.S. The Story Department is still one of my favorite sources...
by Trevor Mayes | Nov 4, 2010 | Quotes |
My dear old mom has a blog where she combines two of her passions — photography and quotes. Quite often she’ll post a great picture-quote that’s applicable to screenwriting, but isn’t screenwriting specific. Here’s today’s...
