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Laboring over words
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 we face. Sure, he...
29 ways to stay creative
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 would...
Preparing for a meeting
Preparing for a meeting, any meeting Guest Post by Michele Wallerstein Author of: “MIND YOUR BUSINESS: A Hollywood Literary Agent’s Guide To Your Writing Career” Lately I’ve noticed that clients don’t seem to know what they want in their career conferences with me. I...
Short Film: Script Cops
I've been getting some great screenwriting links from my friends lately. I'll share them with you over the next few days. Today's link is to the following hilarious short film by Writer/Director Scott Rice, called SCRIPT COPS. Sorry, I wasn't able to embed the video....
4 mnemonics to make your scenes memorable
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 of...
Do you double or triple-space scene headings?
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...
10 ways to know your script is finished
“Just because you're sick of your script doesn't mean it's finished.” - William M. Akers I've recently put the finishing touches on a sci-fi comedy script. It took a while, but it's finally done. How did I know it was done? Here's the criteria I use: 10 ways to know...
Photo Quotables: Enrique Jardiel Poncela
Some quick inspiration from PhotoQuoto.com: When something can be read without effort, great effort has gone into its writing. ~ Enrique Jardiel Poncela That goes for both ease of comprehension, and ease of actually saying the line. In my writing group, often times...
Michele Wallerstein Seminar – May 14
Michele Wallerstein, who has contributed a number of great articles and insights to Scriptwrecked, will be offering a seminar on May 14, 2011 in Sherman Oaks, California. The seminar is entitled "What do you do next?" and will cover such topics as: Plot Budget...
Surprise Your Audience
A friend sent me this excerpt from a recent interview with David E. Kelley (Harry's Law, Boston Legal, Boston Public, The Practice, Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope, L.A. Law). It highlights an important mindset to have when crafting scenes: L.A. Law is where we first got a...
Where’s the Juice?
Where's the Juice? This post deals with an all too common question that I find myself asking...? Where's the juice of your script! Where's that clever story element that provides the potent entertainment value and killer box office potential? In other words, why is...
Why Screenwriting Is So Difficult
In Temple Grandin's TED talk, that I watched recently, she discussed her inspirational experiences with autism and how she came to realize that people think in different ways. According to Grandin, there are 3 different types of thinkers. 1. Photo Realistic Visual...