The Manipulation of Stories and Specificity of Character (From Script)
In this week’s roundup from Script magazine, Alison Schapker talks about the development and adaptation process, character development, and more.
In this week’s roundup from Script magazine, Alison Schapker talks about the development and adaptation process, character development, her emotional connection to the story and characters, women’s roles in the Dune universe, navigating a world full of truth and lies, exploring sexuality in storytelling, and more.
Academy Award Winner Steve McQueen Talks about His New Film Blitz
In this wide-ranging discussion Steve McQueen delves into his writing process and inspirations, his current installation work, and how they inform Blitz.
Gladiator II and What It Can Teach Screenwriters
Although the film doesn't have as much of the emotional punch as the first, it still has a few interesting moves for screenwriters to learn from (and at least one to avoid) as you're looking to improve your screenwriting education from this film.
Interview with Wicked Editor Myron Kerstein
In this wide-ranging interview Myron Kerstein talks about his love of editing musicals, his collaborations with director Jon M. Chu, finding the emotion in scenes, and so much more.
Writing Prompts to Help You Save the Planet
What do you say, shall we make 2025 the year screenwriters save the planet? Cool. Here are 14 story prompts to keep you satiated.
The Manipulation of Stories and Specificity of Character with "Dune: Prophecy" Showrunner Alison Schapker
Alison Schapker talks about the development and adaptation process, character development, her emotional connection to the story and characters, women’s roles in the Dune universe, navigating a world full of truth and lies, exploring sexuality in storytelling, and more. Plus, she offers great advice on adapting existing IP with a strong fanbase.
Writer-Director Dana Ledoux Miller Shares Her Gratifying Journey to Moana 2
Moana sets sail again this month in Moana 2—this time with Dana Ledoux Miller as co-writer and co-director. She shares how this character inspires her and how to chart your own course as a writer.
Reckless Creatives Podcast - Season 4 | Episode 8 - Showrunner Josh Zetumer: "Say Nothing" ... Remembering The Troubles
Josh Zetumer discusses the process of adapting The New York Times best selling novel, 'Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland' by Patrick Radden Keefe, the challenges of writing to a tight budget, and shares amazing advice all writers need to hear.
Interview with Wicked Writer Winnie Holzman
Wicked writer Winnie Holzman talks about the genesis of the stage play to the screen and then adapting it from one movie to two, and the importance of collaboration.
I Give You Props!
Your new screenplay has great characters, great scenes, great dialogue, great pacing, great action...but what about the props? Keys and Pencils and Phones and Cutlery and all of those things your characters might pick up or use at a location. Bet you never thought about that. We look at the thriller Blink Twice for examples of Props As Stars!
