by Craig Kellem The following is an excerpt from GET IT ON THE PAGE: Top Script Consultants Show You How by Craig Kellem and Judy Hammett. The book is currently available on Amazon. This is a fast world in which we live. And how anxious we all are to get directly to our (hopefully) plentiful destinies. Perhaps... Continue Reading →
7 Elements of a Viable Story Idea
The following is an excerpt from Erik Bork's new book, The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Idea for Screen, Stage or Fiction. by Erik Bork (@flyingwrestler) I have come to believe that 60 percent or more of what makes a film or TV project potentially successful (or not) is the core idea that could... Continue Reading →
4 Steps to Creating a World for Your Story
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) There are a number of ways that a writer can begin crafting a story. Many begin with a character – the protagonist. Others begin with a concept. While there is not one “right” way to begin constructing a story, there are many ways to help jump-start the process. One method is to... Continue Reading →
Ask the Tough Questions, Write Better Screenplays
by Aaron Mendelsohn (@amendelsohn) I don’t love the story-breaking process. It’s like putting on sunscreen when all I really want to do is get outside and play with my kids. It’s like doing push-ups before breakfast.  I whine about it, I put it off, I dread it every time. And every time, I’m really, really... Continue Reading →
Ken’s Top 10: Tips for Choosing a Script Concept
by Ken Aguado (@kaguado) “What should I write?” It’s the first question every writer asks themselves before they embark on a new project. Very often the answer to this question starts with a flash of inspiration that leads to a story the writer “just has to tell.” And while I would never want to be the... Continue Reading →
Terry Rossio on Finding a Uniquely Compelling Screenplay Concept
Having that perfect concept is the first key to writing a script that people will actually want to buy. But how do you find your concept?