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How I Got My 1st Network TV Writing Job

March 18, 2015

There are more brain surgeons then there are professional television writers. I don’t know if that’s actually a true statement but it’s something I tell people and it sure does feel true. When I was 17 years old, in my mind, I decided to become a pro...

David Boxerbaum on the Business of Screenwriting

December 2, 2014

For anyone with his ear to the industry ground, super-agent David Boxerbaum needs little introduction. After all, year after year his name is associated multiple times with big spec sales, most recently that of Matriarch, an elevated thriller from a ...

The Weekend Movie Takeaway: Horror Hits a High With 'It: Chapter Two'

January 1, 1970

When It, which partially adapted Stephen King's iconic 1986 novel, was released in September 2017, it wasn't simply a smash hit, it became the most commercially successful R-rated horror film of all time. It eventually earned more than $700 million w...

The Weekend Movie Takeaway: ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Proves Evolving Characters Is Key To Franchise Success

January 1, 1970

The last year or so has seen several dormant franchises roar back to life on the strength of perceived nostalgia, only to fall flat at the box office. An important lesson for storytellers, it exemplifies the limits of relying upon long-standing intel...

Size Does Matter: 5 Questions To Help You Choose The Best Screenwriting Conference For You

January 1, 1970

So you’ve decided to attend a conference. You put aside funds, saved up days off, and ordered a fresh pack of business cards. You’re ready to book your trip, but first you must face one of the most vexing questions for an aspiring screenwriting confe...