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All the Write Moves: Mary Queen of Scots

December 4, 2018

In a life that spanned just 44 years, Mary Stuart (1542-1587), better known as “Mary, Queen of Scots,” changed the course of British history and left behind an example of empowered womanhood that continues to fascinate. She’s been the subject of book...

Weekend Writing Inspiration: 5 Steps to Choosing Your Next Script

December 1, 2018

“I have so many ideas, I don’t know where to start. Can you help?”

The Weekend Movie Takeaway: November 28, 2018

November 29, 2018

Even though it arrived somewhat later than fans may have expected, a good six years after Wreck-It Ralph, the Disney sequel Ralph Breaks The Internet opened to a giant $84.5 million over the Thanksgiving weekend, proving that audience goodwill for th...

Weekend Writing Inspiration: 7 Ways to Come Up With New Screenplay Ideas

November 23, 2018

“How can I come up with story ideas, especially if I’m feeling burnt out?”

Write On: Austin Film Festival Wrap Up

November 21, 2018

"[Austin Film Festival] will make you feel less alone as a writer who’s trying to break into the business. There’s wonderful networking and camaraderie here…”

All the Write Moves: Bohemian Rhapsody

November 20, 2018

It’s easy to criticize the new Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody for some of the same reasons that, back in the day, it was easy to criticize Queen’s music. Led by the outsized personality of frontman Freddie Mercury, Queen made tunes that were alternat...

The Weekend Movie Takeaway: November 19, 2018

November 20, 2018

Photo Credit: Warner Brothers As the current custodian of the ridiculously lucrative Harry Potter brand, there's a lot of weight on the shoulders of the Fantastic Beasts movies. So Warner Bros. is probably somewhat perturbed by the weekend box office...

Behind The Screen: First Man, Bigger and Escape Room Writers Help Awards Season Get Underway

November 17, 2018

Writers of some of the year’s top movies mingled with journalists and industry figures at the Writers Guild of America, West's Behind The Screen winter reception last week in Hollywood.