How Many Screenplays Have You Written? [POLL]
June 19, 2010 – 11:14 am | Leave a Comment!

If you’ve ever been in a screenwriting class or workshop, you’ve probably come across the question, “How many screenplays have you written?” — I thought it might be fun to ask the community here.
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The Pros And Cons of Writing Your Screenplay In a Cafe – Part 2
March 25, 2010 – 4:46 pm | 2 Comments
The Pros And Cons of Writing Your Screenplay In a Cafe – Part 2

Last week we looked into the Cons of Writing Your Screenplay In a Cafe, so this week I’d like to explore the pros of writing in a cafe — something I personally prefer over all …

Compel Your Readers With “Streetwise” Storytelling
March 24, 2010 – 10:08 am | One Comment
Compel Your Readers With “Streetwise” Storytelling

It was about 3 in the morning when I suddenly had the urge to see whether or not I could find the 1984 documentary, Streetwise, online — it’s a film about the daily lives of …

Top 25 Writing Quips & Quotes
July 28, 2009 – 1:36 am | 4 Comments

I was researching writing quotes for another site of mine when I quickly discovered it was impossible to chose just one! There’s nothing quite as inspiring as the words of wisdom from the great writers themselves …

58 Hardy Boys Titles that Compel Readers
July 13, 2009 – 2:26 am | One Comment
58 Hardy Boys Titles that Compel Readers

My girlfriend, K, recently organized our library of books (in true ex-barnes and noble employee style) that we keep in two, ceiling-high bookshelves – it was a nice surprise to be able to see what …

Inspiration Comes From Screenwriting Friends
July 1, 2009 – 3:05 am | 4 Comments

Today I spoke with two good friends — one of which I’m working with on a project for ScribblePlay and the other who aspires to be a director. I noticed that as I spoke with …

POV: An Aspiring Screenwriter on the Sea of Creativity
May 15, 2009 – 12:00 am | 3 Comments
POV: An Aspiring Screenwriter on the Sea of Creativity

I’ve learned over the years that writing, like most worthwhile pursuits in this world, is a process. I’ve spent years hoping and wasting time, wishing that writing wasn’t really like that, hoping to sit down and …

SCREENWRITING TIPS: 5 Sources of Inspiration for the Lost Screenwriter
August 26, 2008 – 6:05 pm | One Comment
SCREENWRITING TIPS: 5 Sources of Inspiration for the Lost Screenwriter

One of the first challenges screenwriters seem to face after deciding they want to be a screenwriter is to actually write a screenplay. Perhaps it’s because you can’t seem to articulate your ideas into something …