by Trevor Mayes | Apr 17, 2012 | Script Notes, Writing |
Recap In Part 1 of my review, I discussed this unofficial sequel script’s spurious providence and mysterious writer. I also started off with a critique of the cover page and page one. To reiterate, these posts are meant to be educational for writers to see what...
by Trevor Mayes | Mar 29, 2012 | Screenwriting Basics, Writing |
I’ve decided to do a few posts geared towards newer screenwriters. So if you’ve been screenwriting for a while, feel free to ignore the posts, review them as refreshers, or read them so you can cackle maniacally at how far you’ve come. Great...
by Trevor Mayes | Jan 31, 2012 | Writing |
I must confess, my only real exposure to author Henry Miller is the provocative film, Henry and June. Based on that movie, I’m surprised he found time to write (Lucky bastard!). But nonetheless he seemed to have an effective approach. Here’s a graphic,...
by Trevor Mayes | Nov 23, 2011 | Writing |
Two Types of People There are two types of people in this world — those who are bothered by small mistakes, and those who are not. And what’s interesting is that both types have a hard time believing that the other type really exists. “How can you...
by Trevor Mayes | Nov 16, 2011 | Scenes, Writing |
Make your objects move! There’s a reason that scene description is also known as “action lines.” It’s important that your descriptions contain the feeling of movement, even when none actually exists. Here’s an example of a weak way to...
by Trevor Mayes | Oct 10, 2011 | Jacob Krueger, Quotes, Videos, Writing |
“Keep true to your own intentions.” It’s easy to lose your way while writing your script, or when producers are giving you notes. In the following clip, Jacob Krueger (a WGA award-winning screenwriter and founder of Jacob Krueger Studio in NYC)...
