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)...
by Trevor Mayes | Aug 13, 2011 | Diversions, Miscellaneous, Videos, Writing |
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...
by Trevor Mayes | Jul 7, 2011 | Actors, My Experiences, Writing |
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...
by Trevor Mayes | Jun 23, 2011 | Aaron Sorkin, Words, Writing |
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...
by Trevor Mayes | Jun 17, 2011 | Creativity, Writer's Block, Writing |
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...
by Trevor Mayes | May 27, 2011 | Scenes, Writing |
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...