Video · 1 min

Video: Mitchell and Webb

Ever wondered how exactly a Hollywood story meeting goes? Well, today you have the opportunity to get a really good idea, thanks to Mitchell and Webb.…

Story & Structure · 3 min

The Hero’s Journey Will Save You Too

A few years ago I was asked to watch a student short film and give the writer professional feedback. The film was smart, entertaining and had…

Book Reviews · 6 min

Cinematic Storytelling (1)

I read Cinematic Storytelling, which was written by the great Jennifer Van Sijll, and I just LOVED IT. This should be in the library of every aspiring screenwriter…

Best of the Web · 1 min

Best o/t Web 3 Oct

:: The mantra of all mantras: read, watch, write. :: Horror movies take over! :: Written interview with the late Stephen J. Cannell. :: Stephen Frears…

Best of the Web · 1 min

Best o/t Web 26 Sep

:: Don't forget your mentor. :: Where Alex gets his movies. :: Modern noir in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. :: How Chewbacca came to be. ::…

Story & Structure · 5 min

Writing With A Purpose (1)

A notable Australian filmmaker once commented to me that any aspiring director needs to be able to generate their own material. More specifically, they should write…

Book Reviews · 3 min

Writing Drama (17)

Yves Lavandier's book Writing Drama currently rates as the absolute favorite of our book reviewer Jack Brislee. To give you the opportunity to delve into Lavandier's amazing knowledge…

Video · 1 min

Joss Whedon (Audio)

A few weeks ago we ran a video announcing Joss Whedon's talk at the Sydney Opera House. It became a very special event with numerous precious…

MM on Monday · 3 min

Never Ever Sell Yourself Short

Here's a reviewer's dilemma. You love horror. You're given a horror assignment, and the writer tells you in the Production Notes that "the story is intended…

Best of the Web · 1 min

Best o/t Web 19 Sep

:: Finally: The great Bill Martell on video. (& Hitch, too) :: Carson Reeves: How To Write For An A-List Actor :: A Declaration Of Love…

Pitching & Selling · 6 min

How To Stay Hired

You’ve won your first writing assignment.  Perhaps on the strength of a prior spec sale. Or, more likely, on the strength of a recommendation made by…

The Screenwriter's Life · 1 min

Video: 1 Hour of Screenwriting

For all those dreaming of becoming a screenwriter, today we have a video that gives you a really good insight in the glamour of the job.…

Book Reviews · 3 min

Writing Drama (16)

Yves Lavandier's book Writing Drama currently rates as the absolute favorite of our book reviewer Jack Brislee. To give you the opportunity to delve into Lavandier's…

MM on Monday · 5 min

The Constructive Script Review (2)

Some people say nothing in their reviews because they don't want to reveal their "secret insights" on screenwriting. Let me ask you - how do you…

Best of the Web · 1 min

Best o/t Web 12 Sep

:: John August's blog revamped. Gorgeous! :: Danny Boyle and the Art of Amputation :: Blake Snyder's Story Patterns vs. Genre :: Universal brings King's Dark…