Screenwriting
Collection by David Lagana
A look at the stories and tips for the art of screen writing
Mina Khan
Mina Khan is a Texas-based writer and food enthusiast. She daydreams of hunky paranormal heroes, magic, mayhem and mischief and writes them down as stori...
The Difference Between Villains and Antagonists
Oftentimes, the words "villain" and "antagonist" are used interchangeably, and there's good reason for this (which I will talk about it just a moment). However, they do not mean the same thing, and this is where some writers get tripped up. Image found at http://undertheivy.tumblr.com/page/44. It is not mine. I had to figure out the difference for myself a while back, when I realized that while my main character (Mara) for Shadows and Light was a villain, she wasn't an antagonist. Likewise…
Worksheets for Writers | Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Jami Gold's Writing Worksheets: Help for all writers, from newbies to experts and from plotters to pantsers.
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All 23 Pixar Movies, Ranked
From Toy Story to Cars 3, and everything in between.
BEHIND THE LINES WITH DR: My Inner Charlie Sheen
Many artists have Charlie Sheen ego moments. Doug Richardson describes his and what pulled his ego back in check.
Writers’ Rooms Vs. Solo Scribes: Where Does TV Creativity Flourish Best?
The writers’ room has become a staple of American television production. But look to our British friends across the pond, and they’ve got other ideas. Imagine: one writer, penning all the episodes …
Matthew Weiner’s Creative Solution For Eliminating Doubt
Matthew Weiner discusses his process for writing Mad Men and the particular form of collaborating that allows him to get through a large volume of material–even if it sometimes feels like cheating.
6 Truths About Failing Better, From “Odd Couple” Star And Billion-Dollar Screenwriter Thomas Lennon
Thomas Lennon–star of The Odd Couple, co-writer of Night at the Museum— may be very successful, but he still gets fired. A lot.
The Epic Saga of Joel Silver: Money Struggles, Feuds and (Another) Second Chance
A meeting in Palm Springs led to a deal with a Canadian billionaire as the 1990s' most high-flying producer concludes a long search for financing amid heavy debts; lavish, leveraged homes; and, sometimes, a trail of bad feelings. Says Silver: "There are always people willing to say things that are not nice."