by Trevor Mayes | Nov 25, 2014 | Feedback, Script Notes
First Impressions Most people who read scripts for a living (producers, agents, managers, etc.) will agree — they can usually tell whether or not a script is any good by the end of the first page. “What?! But my script really gets going around page...
by Trevor Mayes | Jun 11, 2014 | Feedback, Proofreading, Rewriting, Script Notes, Words, Writing
There are many writing achievements that I’m proud to have accomplished: placing in/winning script competitions… having my first script optioned… getting my first paid writing gig… And now I’ve been asked to be the first guest script...
by Trevor Mayes | Aug 3, 2012 | Feedback, Movie Reviews
Second Looks Have you every been wrong about a movie? You know, you’re flipping channels and happen across a movie you saw a few years ago that you thought sucked, only to be suddenly drawn in by it. For me, that movie was Starship Troopers — Edward...
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 | Jan 14, 2011 | Feedback
I’ve just finished the first draft of a new script. Now it’s time to put it away and not think about it for a few days. That will allow me to get some distance from it, so when I start the rewrite I’ll be able to look at it with more critical eyes....
by Trevor Mayes | Jan 11, 2011 | Feedback
When I trade scripts with a my pro screenwriting buddies, we tend to give each other very high level notes. Just the key elements that worked and didn’t work, with specific suggestions for improvement. Sometimes, that’s all you need right? No logline, no...
