Winnie Holzman: Main course
For this screenwriter and playwright, comedy is not a dessert. It’s part of the so-called point. Read More “Winnie Holzman: Main course”
Scriptwriting
Awards season screenwriter roundup
With awards season upon us, we took a look into our archives to round up some of the screenwriters and award winners who have been … Read More “Awards season screenwriter roundup”
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Use your space
Lin-Manuel Miranda is the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist of “In the Heights.” He’s an actor and composer, who identifies as a writer. Read More “Lin-Manuel Miranda: Use your space”
Doug Wright: I am my own scribe
Playwright Doug Wright talks about obsessions, legacy, outliers and the creative freedom of crafting for the stage. Read More “Doug Wright: I am my own scribe”
What’s the big idea?
Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks goes after stories with a commitment to discovery and to the power of dreamy moments. Read More “What’s the big idea?”
10 page-to-screen successes
What’s behind the best award-winning TV shows? The work of great writers. Read More “10 page-to-screen successes”
The curious Cuse of Bates Motel
Screenwriter and showrunner Carlton Cuse on shaping TV stories, collaborating with a team, the writers’ room and the importance of a good lunch. Read More “The curious Cuse of Bates Motel”
Spousal approval with The Good Wife
Michelle and Robert King work side by side to pen network TV hit The Good Wife. Read More “Spousal approval with The Good Wife”
Veena Sud: Be ready
The Killing creator Veena Sud offers tips on pacing a story and the tenacity it takes to work in TV. Read More “Veena Sud: Be ready”
Shakespeare’s in the room
Did Eugene O’Neill look to the Bard for inspiration? Read More “Shakespeare’s in the room”
Featured Posts
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”