by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Allan Loeb is the rare writer that has been able to transcend genres. He moves seamlessly between dramas, thrillers, comedies, and sci-fi. His latest work, Collateral Beauty, stars Will Smith and tells the story of a man retreating from tragedy who questions the universe by writing to Love, Time, and Death. Loeb... Continue Reading →
Oscar Nominated Writer James Schamus Tells It Like It Is
An interview with the writer of the upcoming film, Indignation, on his writing process, screenplays that aren't over-written, and the violence of adapting great books. by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) James Schamus embodies what many desire to be in the world of film. He works with legendary directors. He’s been nominated for Academy Awards. He produces. He... Continue Reading →
6 Lessons on Creativity from Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic
by Rebecca Cantor I have never read Elizabeth Gilbert’s work before. Actually, that’s not true--I’ve never finished her work. I tried to read Eat Pray Love while pregnant with my son and on bed rest, but even without the freedom to leave my couch, I couldn’t get through that novel. And yet. I am currently... Continue Reading →
Quote of the Day: David E. Kelley
When the stories come easily and the writing process doesn't feel laboring, that's usually a good sign for me.
Video: 5 Great Screenwriters Talk Craft
Christopher Boone of NoFilmSchool.com has put together five videos of award-winning screenwriters talking about their writing process.
Quote of the Day: Joseph Heller
I can't start writing until I have a closing line.
Quote of the Day: Winston Churchill
Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with, it is a toy and an amusement. Then it becomes a mistress, then it becomes a master, then it becomes a tyrant. The last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster, and fling him to the public.
Quote of the Day: Truman Capote
Finishing a book is just like you took a child out in the back yard and shot it.
Quote of the Day: Ray Bradbury
My stories run up and bite me in the leg. I respond by writing them down - everything that goes on during the bite. When I finish, the idea lets go and runs off.
The Trick to a Script Like Bridesmaids: Write, Then Rewrite, Then Rewrite…
This new article from Living the Romantic Comedy delves into the writing process that Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumulo went through to get to the funniest possible film.