Ever since I got into screenwriting, I’ve been hearing the same pieces of advice over and over again. Normally, when advice is repeated frequently, and by lots of people, it means there’s something to it. I know, as a tennis player, that the advice, “Watch the ball,” is just as relevant today as it was […]

Eighth Grade meets Little Miss Sunshine meets Euphoria in today’s screenplay! Genre: Comedy Premise: After witnessing a drug deal gone wrong, thirteen-year-old (and exceptionally awkward) Beatrice accidentally finds herself in the middle of an underground drug ring…and on the perfect route to having a proper hot girl summer. About: Michelle Askew was born in Staten […]

House of the Dragon comes out swinging, putting the pressure on its swords and sandals fantasy rival, Lord of the Rings, to come correct! Genre: TV – One Hour (Fantasy) Premise: Tensions are high in the House of the Dragon, where the king awaits the birth of a new heir. But a series of unfortunate […]

Is Kevin Feige losing a handle on the quality of the MCU? Genre: TV Show/Superhero Premise: (from IMDB) Jennifer Walters navigates the complicated life of a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered Hulk. About: This series was created by Jessica Gao, which continues a recent Marvel trend of going […]

If you’re an aspiring professional writer, this question is probably a familiar one: What if you’re just not good enough? I’m here to tell you that this question shouldn’t scare you. It should invigorate you. Because all it means is that you’re an artist. To be an artist is to doubt yourself. It’s baked into […]