by Trevor Mayes | May 30, 2010 | Characters, Concept, Plot, Structure, Theme, Writing |
Sweat The Big Stuff I’m sure you’ve all heard this inspiring set of rules before: Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s all small stuff. The truth of the matter, however, is that when it comes to screenwriting, that message couldn’t be...
by Trevor Mayes | May 18, 2010 | Scenes, Writing |
Some movies are unstoppable I’m not talking about runaway box office successes. I’m talking about those movies that can hold your rapt attention in every scene until the closing credits — whether you want them to or not. Sometimes I’ll flip...
by Trevor Mayes | Apr 13, 2010 | Scenes, Style, Writing |
Short And Sweet I’m fortunate enough to have two friends named Donna. Curiously, they both share a trait: they get straight to the point — no padded sentences or beating around the bush. I love it. You always know where you stand and it saves a ton of...
by Trevor Mayes | Apr 8, 2010 | General, Writing |
The Blind Spot There’s an exceptional writer in one of my screenwriting groups. We’ll probably all be enjoying her movies in a few years, but in the meantime, she has what I call a “blind spot.” A blind spot is a fundamental problem with a...
by Trevor Mayes | Mar 11, 2010 | Links, Motivation, Writing |
This photo comes courtesy of my mom’s blog Proverbial Beauty. Despite her very busy schedule, she finds a way to post one of her marvelous pictures, complete with an appropriately thought-provoking quote, every single day. As a writer, I am particularly inspired...
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by Trevor Mayes | Mar 10, 2010 | Diversions, Scenes, Writing |
The Wow Factor Want to know a surefire way to impress someone reading your script? Surprise them! That doesn’t mean coming up with a twist ending. That means ensuring there are surprises in every scene. Yes, EVERY scene. Surprises can take on many forms: Actions...
