Skins – Naomi and Emily (Naomily) [video]

by Trevor Mayes | Aug 13, 2011 | Diversions, Miscellaneous, Videos, Writing | 6 comments

Some Saturday Fun There’s a really engaging TV series in the UK, on Channel 4 (E4), called Skins (not to be confused with the short-lived MTV version). Part raunchy drama, part teen comedy, the BAFTA-winning show is packed with gripping characters and...

Actors and Screenwriters – Together at Last

by Trevor Mayes | Jul 7, 2011 | Actors, My Experiences, Writing | 0 comments

The Recommended Last night was really cool. At my semi-monthly writers’ group meeting (we’re known as The Recommended), we had a table read for the first act of my screenplay, and one other. Professional actors were invited to participate, and some truly...

Laboring over words

by Trevor Mayes | Jun 23, 2011 | Aaron Sorkin, Words, Writing | 2 comments

I watched The Social Network again last night, but this time with the audio commentary by Aaron Sorkin and various cast members. Given Aaron Sorkin’s successes and accolades, it’s easy to forget that he’s just a dude with the same writing challenges...

29 ways to stay creative

by Trevor Mayes | Jun 17, 2011 | Creativity, Writer's Block, Writing | 12 comments

Feeling creatively stifled? This quick two minute video gives you 29 terrific ideas for keeping the creative juices flowing. I used several of these ideas to break through a recent case of writer’s block. Which ones did you find helpful? Are there any tips you...

4 mnemonics to make your scenes memorable

by Trevor Mayes | May 27, 2011 | Scenes, Writing | 2 comments

Mnemonic devices for screenwriting Isn’t it mnemonic? I was surfing researching stuff on the web the other day, and found an article reminding me about mnemonic devices. Mnemonic devices are used to help you remember things, like coming up with rhymes for names...

Do you double or triple-space scene headings?

by Trevor Mayes | May 5, 2011 | Formatting, Writing | 8 comments

Triple or Double-Spacing? I recently found myself in a bit of a quandary. After countless hours cutting and tweaking, my finished script weighed in at 111 pages. I had really wanted to come in under 110 pages (as spec script lengths are trending shorter and shorter...