ArticlesFor more articles and also comments on recent films or writing issues that have come up in my writing, teaching and consultancy work, see blog Sneak peek - Writing under Pressure - An extract from The 21st Century ScreenplayWriting under Pressure ArticlesWhy do good writers go wrong? When 'character-driven' means characters in search of a plot Basic backstory and exposition devices Exposition and backstory in the opening of 'The Big Chill' Craft Skills Newsletter ArchiveThese are articles I sent out to colleagues and students over the years in my 'Craft skills newsletter'. I thought you might find them useful. Forgive the erratic format. The best screenwriting software might be a pencil Screenwriting: escaping the conventions Maria full of Grace a very good film Writing away from a plot twist Beware fluency in the writing process Which brick wall am I hitting? Archetypes in multiple protagonist films Flashbacks in Faithless How to write the individual scene Ongoing self-training Devising ideas for feature films and short films Dialogue Lantana What the film is 'about' |
