Uncategorized · 3 min
NCS ’09: What did I miss?
Tracy Richardson is a former Story Department student and client whose debut script LIGHTING UP has been moving forward steadily since being selected a finalist in…
The Journal
Vol. 17 · 1,240 entries
25 August 2026
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Take what’s useful, argue with the rest.
Vol. 17
News · 1 min
Stop digging: Holy Grail found!
This may well be the best you will find on screenwriting this year. Thanks to Mystery Man & crew, we have access to the minds of…
Structure Analysis · 8 min
Structure: Thelma & Louise
I am a fan of Ridley Scott's flamboyant visual style of filmmaking. Although he has had numerous box office successes, in my view he has never…
Story & Structure · 2 min
The Power of Next
THE POWER OF NOW has brought a bit of Zen to the masses. Author Tolle is touring the world to spread the word and save our…
Post Series · 5 min
From One to Many
In a series about screenwriting software, some of the main screenwriting software titles out there will contribute an article to The Story Department. We open the…
Uncategorized · 6 min
Kenny – Plumbing the depths
National Screenwriters' Conference 2009: Kenny - Plumbing the depths by: David Tiley Screen Hub Thursday 26 February, 2009 Before opening a completely charming discussion with Andrew…
The Screenwriter's Life · 10 min
To McKee or not to McKee
A friend asked me if I would be offended should he spend $600 to go see McKee in Melbourne. Years ago I happened to be in…
Stuff · 1 min
Please inspire me with Greatness
Another year with less-than-memorable oscars. Of the movies I have seen, I fail to find any truly great. I won't go in detail as I suspect…
Post Series · 2 min
The Psychology of Scriptwriting (4)
THE EMPOWERMENT THEORY Machiavelli postulated that man’s quest is for power. He said that no-one is more miserable than a disempowered man. Ironically, he wrote his…
Post Series · 2 min
The Psychology of Scriptwriting (3)
PART 3: THE ID THEORY In an average life, most people have a very constricted time. Rarely is a person satisfied with as much sex, food,…
Post Series · 3 min
The Psychology of Scriptwriting (2)
Narcissus was a handsome fellow who fell in love with his own reflection. Unfortunately, it ended badly. by Jack Feldstein THE NARCISSISTIC THEORY It might be…
Post Series · 5 min
Structure: Australia
I like it. I don't love it. And I see why it is not getting the word of mouth it deserves. My take on the film…
Post Series · 3 min
The Psychology of Scriptwriting (1)
As the first in a series of guest articles, I am honoured to present Jack Feldstein's four-part series on the psychology of screenwriting. Enjoy! THE PSYCHOLOGY…
News · 1 min
Karel at WordCamp Australia
I'm expressing my gratitude to the team behind WordPress at WordCamp Australia in Sydney. More photos on the blog of WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg. WordPress is…
News · 1 min
Creative Master Ron Cobb
The Story Dept. is proud to be part of the first Creative Masters Forum DVD: "Ron Cobb: Concept to Creation" Karel Segers interviews the legendary writer/director,…