Yesterday’s script review reminded me how rare it is that a script actually recovers from a bad second act. I know this because when I first started giving notes, I came up with an idea I thought would revolutionize the notes process. It was my belief that the reason so few writers improved their screenwriting […]

Genre: Horror Premise: During their annual trip to an isolated cabin for Christmas, a family begins to suspect a supernatural force may be haunting them. About: This script finished high on this year’s Blood List and comes from the writing-directing duo best known for giving us that creepy image of a mom with her face […]

Genre: Western Premise: At the turn of the 20th century, a convict who’s slowly dying from a bullet in his heart escapes prison to find and be with his family again. About: Westerns are picking up steam as long as they’re not too expensive. Something to keep in mind if you love the genre but […]

Genre: Sci-Fi Premise: A janitor on an off-world secret prison is tasked with helping the prison’s biggest criminal escape or his family dies. About: Today’s writer is one of the few out there who can say he’s sold a spec for 7 figures. Sascha Penn is known as a writer with lots of fun sci-fi […]

Just the tips! It’s Thanksgiving Week, which means it’s time to sneak away from people you’re convinced you can’t possibly be related to to work on your script! Thought I’d give you some help. Here are ten screenwriting tips I’m thankful for. Feel free to share the tips you’re thankful for in the comments section! […]