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Michele Wallerstein Has A Blog!
Michele Wallerstein, who has been a long-time contributor to Scriptwrecked, has now set up a great new blog for writers! As you may recall, Michele worked as a successful Hollywood literary agent for many many years, and recently published an indispensable book...
Quick Screenwriting Tip: Pacing With Multiple Locations
Quick Screenwriting Tip: As you race toward your thrilling conclusion, be mindful of your scene lengths, especially if you need to cut across multiple locations, with multiple characters. Longer scenes will slow things down. Shorter scenes will speed things up....
Photo Quotables: Abraham Lincoln
Today's inspiration from PhotoQuoto.com: That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well. ~ Abraham Lincoln Regardless of the odds, a bunch of screenwriters are going to sell their spec scripts this year, or break into the industry...
Are talented writers born, not made?
Corey Mandell has an excellent post on what he calls the "dangerous fairy tale." That is to say, "the fairy tale that talented writers are born, not made." The danger of this fairy tale is that it feeds the other seductive notion that naturally talented writers are...
Industry Insider Screenwriting Contest Submission
The Contest The Writers Store recently held an intriguing Screenwriting Contest. An industry screenwriting veteran -- in this case, Simon Kinberg (screenwriter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith) -- would provide a logline that contest entrants would then need to craft into the...
$39 Script Notes – 1 Day Sale
I've just finished the first draft of a new script. Now it's time to put it away and not think about it for a few days. That will allow me to get some distance from it, so when I start the rewrite I'll be able to look at it with more critical eyes. To keep away the...
Quick Screenwriting Tip: “Dismay” Character
Quick Screenwriting Tip: If your script is fantastical in nature, look for opportunities for a supporting character to react with dismay -- especially if your main characters have become accustomed to the world. Used at the right time, this may: make a moment feel...
New Year, New Service
When I trade scripts with a my pro screenwriting buddies, we tend to give each other very high level notes. Just the key elements that worked and didn't work, with specific suggestions for improvement. Sometimes, that's all you need right? No logline, no deep...
To Pre-lap or not to Pre-lap
What the heck is Pre-lap? I had a good discussion with some of my screenwriting friends last week about using "PRE-LAP" in a script. Since many hadn't heard the term before, I thought I'd cover it on my blog for those who may be unfamiliar with it. John August has an...
Quick Screenwriting Tip: Trust Your Instincts
Quick Screenwriting Tip: If you think there might be something wrong with your scene, then there almost certainly is. Don't be lazy. Trust your instincts. Figure out what's not working and fix it. Never say to yourself, "It's just one scene." That one scene might make...
5 Obvious Things TRON: LEGACY Got Wrong
First things first... If you haven't seen TRON: LEGACY, and you like that whole surprisey thing, there are MASSIVE SPOILERS BELOW. --- The long awaited sequel to the highly regarded Disney film got a lot of things right (e.g. Olivia Wilde + skin tight outfit =...
Inspirational Quotes for the New Year
Here are some inspirational picture quotes to kick off the new year. Wishing everyone health, happiness and success in 2011! Pictures: Photo Quoto.