by Trevor Mayes | Jan 12, 2010 | Writing |
My lousy way of getting it done is better than your great way of not doing it. – Terry Rossio My Formula I was recently mired in the dreaded outlining process for my latest script. I tend to be quite zealous when it comes to figuring out the structure of my...
by Trevor Mayes | Jan 9, 2010 | Structure |
The Stuff of Legend In this age of stock plots and by-the-numbers stories, I thought it would be nice to look back at Rocky [Amazon | IMDB] — a little spec script that broke the rules in 1976, became a box office sensation and won the Oscar for Best Picture. The...
by Trevor Mayes | Jan 6, 2010 | Shorts |
If you need a quick fix of creativity for today, then look no further than Skhizein — a highly original (some may even say Charlie Kaufmanesque) animated short by Jérémy Clapin.
by Trevor Mayes | Jan 5, 2010 | Movie Reviews, Structure |
Halfhearted Spoiler Alert This article discusses the plot/structure of Avatar. However, since most of the joy of Avatar comes from the jaw-dropping visuals, it’s unlikely reading this article prior to seeing the movie will have any spoiling effect. Consider...
by Trevor Mayes | Jan 3, 2010 | Industry Advice, Michele Wallerstein |
One of my screenwriter friends in particular needs to read this article. You know who you are. 🙂 It comes courtesy of Michele Wallerstein — a highly respected screenplay, novel and career consultant. Her specialty is helping writers get their work into shape so...
