Okay, a big reminder that your Scriptshadow Tournament scripts are due in 15 days. And that got me thinking. Is there anything you can do to massively improve a script in 15 days? At first I thought, no. But then I was reading a consult script the other day and the writer, while having a […]

Genre: Crime-Thriller Logline (from writer): When a Minnesota homeowner exploits the state’s self-defense law to get away with the murder of two teenage girls, their parents start looking for various hitmen to break into his fortified safehouse and kill him. Why you should read: “Castle Doctrine” is a topsy-turvy “Fargo”-esque small-town thriller that plays around […]

One of the common issues I run into when I consult for screenwriters is when writers pursue the most boring version of their concept. One might say that they’ve chosen the “indie” version of their idea. Now, there’s nothing wrong with writing an indie film, but you have to realize that the indie world operates […]

Genre: Horror Premise: An immature teenage girl must protect her younger brother when their babysitter becomes infected by something in the woods. About: This script finished on last year’s Blood List. Zachary Donohue and Lauren Thompson are best known for their 2013 low-budget horror film, The Den. If you haven’t seen it, check it out. […]

Genre: Dark Comedy Premise: A high school soccer star’s life is turned upside-down when a relationship with a teacher makes him question his life after graduation. About: This is a good example of what a widely-read well-liked script around town can do for you. After this made the rounds, the writer, Zander Lehmann, pretty much […]