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The 2018 Emmy Nominees (with Links to Scripts!)

Have any of you noticed how all the “complete” lists of nominees for any television or film award show always leave off the writers? I get that the average reader only cares about the actors, but still… Rant over. Here is an incomplete list of the nominees for the 2018

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Writing with a Partner: 4 Writing Teams to Learn From

by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) At some point, most every writer wishes they had a partner to help carry the load of their story. While some creators are well aware of their own inability to collaborate, others have considered trying it, but never found a willing partner or someone they trust, both

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Lessons from the Screenplay: The Perfect Antagonist

It’s time to share another amazing video lesson from Michael Tucker. This video is the most viewed of his Lessons from the Screenplay series on YouTube, and with good reason. It breaks down the components of a compelling antagonist as demonstrated by Heath Ledger’s unforgettable Joker. Watch, learn, then subscribe

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5 Tips to Remember When Pitching

by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) When your story is finally written and the final FADE TO BLACK has been executed, you need to be ready to pitch your story to someone that is not legally obligated to tell you they like it. It can be a shock to the system when the

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Story Lessons from Mr. Rogers

by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Academy Award winning filmmaker Morgan Neville’s new documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, examines the life and work of Fred Rogers, and the film seems unusually important and timely for our culture. The qualities that Rogers most valued, seemingly-forgotten principles such as kindness and respect, still occasionally