by Trevor Mayes | Aug 4, 2010 | Blake Snyder |
One Heck of a Guy A year ago today, on August 4, 2009, popular screenwriting mentor Blake Snyder died unexpectedly of a pulmonary embolism. It was a tragic loss to those who knew him. Because to know Blake, was to love him. I was one of many aspiring screenwriters...
by Trevor Mayes | Aug 2, 2010 | Book Reviews, Michele Wallerstein |
Michele Wallerstein — former Hollywood agent, popular speaker/consultant, Scriptwrecked contributor and now author (!!!) — will be holding a book signing and Q & A this Saturday. As you may recall, I reviewed her new book, Mind Your Business: A...
by Trevor Mayes | Aug 1, 2010 | Comedy, Movie Reviews |
Invictus A while back I watched Invictus, starring Morgan Freeman as President Nelson Mandela, and Matt Damon as the smallest rugby captain I’ve ever seen. (I know Invictus isn’t a comedy, but bear with me.) I haven’t read the script (written by...
by Trevor Mayes | Jul 27, 2010 | Modern Craft, Writing |
Intro As I mentioned in this post (where I brilliantly announced my blogging return, then promptly disappeared for a month), I thought it would be a good idea to take a look at the craft of some modern scripts that have garnered attention. Every week or so, I’ll...
by Trevor Mayes | Jun 28, 2010 | General |
Did you miss me? Not even realize I was gone? Well either way, after a two week blogcation, I’m back baby! Here are some things to look forward to in the next week or so: I’ve decided to start a new feature where I take a look at the craft of modern...
