Screenplay format
I get a lot of questions about proper screenplay format. So I thought I’d write up a post which can help with the vast majority of these questions. In general,…
Someone else is working on a project that is similar to my own
I got this question recently: “I have a screenplay idea that deals with an obscure historic character and the great sacrifices he made. I’ve checked online from time to time…
Getting the most out of your visit to Los Angeles
I get quite a few emails from people who are visiting Los Angeles and want to know how to get the most out of their trip in terms of advancing…
Doing rewrites on your screenplay for producers
I got this question recently: “You mentioned a lot throughout your book about rewrites. I was wandering what in your case did the rewrites often entail.” Rewrites are the un-sexy…
My screenplay was a winner at a film festival, how should I prepare myself for the festival and awards ceremony?
I got this question recently: “My screenplay was just announced as the winning feature screenplay at an upcoming film festival. I am going to accept the award. So here is…
Man Overboard wins the Los Angeles Film and Script Festival
I’m happy to announce that a film I wrote with Nathan Ives, Man Overboard, has won top honors at the Los Angeles Film and Script Festival. It has been awarded…
How do you stay objective about your material after reading and re-reading it so many times?
I got this question recently: “I wrote my first screenplay and at first loved it. After reading it for the 900th time, I find it very boring. Is it normal…
Getting rejected
I got this question recently: “Our first script just got a terrible review on triggerstreet. Do you know much about the site? And also, got any motivational advice on how…
The production company is telling me they will only accept submissions through an agent
I got this question recently: “Every time I contact a producer, they tell me to have an agent send them my material. Is this really true? Do I have to…
I’ve finished my screenplay and have some meetings set up, what is the next step?
I got this question recently: “We finished what we think is an awesome screenplay. We’ve passed it to a couple of industry people and have been set up to speak…