Is there anything better than a great plot twist? Twists, turns, big reveals, and surprise endings are some of the most coveted aspects of a...
When and why should writers kill off a main or significant supporting character? As you develop stories, you always need to be looking for opportunities...
What are all of story development questions that writers need to answer as they develop and build their stories? Story development is the most vital...
Did you know that there are only two types of plots in stories? According to Aristotle, at least. In his book Poetics — an analysis of tragedy and epic...
Should screenwriters pay special attention to their character description when they introduce characters? Character description is one of the most underrated and forgotten aspects of...
What can writers do to find those engaging story concepts for feature film scripts and television series pilots? "Where did you get that idea from?"...
Suspense is everywhere in film. It drives the cinematic experience of the story. It keeps audiences engaged and before any screenplay is produced, the presence...
My first memory of childhood was of a gold-plated, metallic, humanoid figure walking through barren sand dunes with the seemingly endless skeleton of an unknown,...
1. How did you get your start as a screenwriter? I attended film school at the University of California at Santa Barbara where I studied...
You’ve written a world-class logline that has garnered you the attention of every producer in town (not to mention the admiration of your screenwriting peers);...
