Best of the Web · 1 min
Best o/t Web 15 Nov 09
Here's our weekly selection from the blogosphere. Feel free to recommend anything or give your feedback in the Questions and Comments below. And don't forget you…
The Journal
Vol. 17 · 1,240 entries
26 August 2026
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Vol. 17
Script Perfection · 5 min
How to Write a Readable Script
What are the primary criteria that will ensure your script stands out from the rest? Steven Fernandez reveals some essential secrets to getting read. In my…
Story & Structure · 3 min
The Untouchables – Hiring the Mentor
Mentors appear to the heroes at the exact right time, usually in the second sequence, after the Inciting Incident has left the hero lost and confused.…
Best of the Web · 1 min
Best o/t Web 08 Nov 09
Here's our weekly selection from the blogosphere. Keep informed by following me on Twitter (bottom of left sidebar). And don't forget you can subscribe to our…
Uncategorized · 9 min
Alien: Sex in deep space
With a prequel to the 1979 hit flick Alien directed by Ridley Scott in the works, Bryn Tilly re-opens the case on the original film and…
The Screenwriter's Life · 3 min
Is It Worth It? [Will This Sell?]
Like pretty much every consultant, every now and then I'm asked: "Is this worth it?". On the surface, the question means: "Do you think this script…
Structure Analysis · 6 min
Structure: The Untouchables
David Mamet has never equaled the tremendous power of his eighties screenplays. The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Verdict, The Untouchables and even his own directorial…
Best of the Web · 1 min
Screenwriting Best of the Web 01/11/09
Here's my weekly selection from the blogosphere. Feel free to recommend anything or give your feedback in the Questions and Comments below. And don't forget you…
Script Perfection · 6 min
Mental Spackle
Spackle |ˈspakəl| Noun: A compound used to fill cracks in plaster and produce a smooth surface. What is 'mental spackle'? Merrel Davis explains how to ensure…
Uncategorized · 6 min
OZ Filmers: “If they only loved us.”
Why don’t the majority of Australian films attract Australian audiences? Metro Screen in Sydney threw down the gauntlet before a panel of industry players, while Dominic…
Best of the Web · 1 min
Screenwriting Best of the Web 25/10/09
Here's my weekly selection from the blogosphere. Feel free to recommend anything or give your feedback in the Questions and Comments below. And don't forget you…
Uncategorized · 6 min
Chick Flick
The third film in our series of short animations nominated for an Inside Film award is 'Chicken of God', directed and written by the animated Frank…
News · 2 min
OZ Film Vs. OZ Audience
Today some high profile industry people will be debating why Australian films are unpopular with the audience. I have blogged about this before but I believe…
News · 10 min
Screenwriting Expo: Day 2 & 3
After an invigorating but relatively exhausting Day 1, the rooms were overflowing as the L.A. locals who couldn’t get a day off on Friday came to…
Uncategorized · 5 min
The Movie Party: Raindance Review
The Raindance Film Festival wrapped a week ago. Writer/Director Scott Murden, whose film The Dinner Party got a full house - and a nom for Best…