Cheapest way to access the Hollywood Creative Directory
I mention The Hollywood Creative Directory quite often in my posts. It’s a great source of contact information for nearly every production company in the United States. You can buy…
Screenwriting and salt and vinegar potato chips
When I was in 7th grade I used to eat salt and vinegar potato chips. They were new on the market and no one else was eating them. When I…
The 11 Laws of Great Storytelling
I read this post over at the Writer’s Store and thought it was worth re-publishing. While it’s not necessarily anything new or novel it’s a great summation of screenwriting tips.…
Will you read my script?
I get this question quite often: “Will you read my script?” I simply don’t have time to read people’s scripts. I get the sense from a lot of people who…
Marketing considerations for screenwriters
I’ve been trying to think through some of the marketing considerations before I actually commit to turning an idea into a full script. I found this article over at Go…
Should you set up a website for your screenplay project?
I got this question recently: “Would you advise I buy the domain name for one of the scripts that I’m polishing right now, a contained thriller. I will give it…
Lajos Egri’s The Art of Dramatic Writing
This book was recommended to me by an actor who I met when I first moved to Los Angeles. I was standing in line at a bank one day when…
How long should it take to write a script?
I got this question recently: “How long should it take me to write a script?” This really varies from writer to writer and depends a lot on how much time…
Man Overboard for sale at a special price
A movie that I co-wrote, Man Overboard, is being released on DVD on August 11th. You can buy the DVD at a special reduced price for the next few days,…
How to decide if you should option your screenplay to a producer
There’s not an easy “right” answer to this question but there are some factors to consider. I think to turn down an option purely because you want to find someone…