Final Draft Blog

All the tips, tricks and information you need to inspire your writing!
Read interviews with the pros, catch up with industry news, and listen to Write On: A Screenwriting Podcast by Final Draft.

"The Girl On The Train" Screenwriter, Erin Cressida Wilson Talks Inherent Storytelling

October 24, 2016

Screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson takes us behind the scenes of the thriller The Girl On The Train and dives back into her days teaching screenwriting to divulge her storytelling secrets.

Better Call Saul writer Gennifer Hutchison on how she learned to be an asset to the writers' room in any role

July 6, 2016

Television writer Gennifer Hutchison has spent time in some of the most famous writers' rooms of recent years. Her roles have spanned everything from producer’s assistant to supervising producer on the wildly popular and critically acclaimed Better C...

The Martian and Daredevil Screenwriter Drew Goddard on The Insider View Podcast

June 1, 2016

Listen as Drew Goddard gives Insider View host, Pete D'Alessandro the scoop on writing the critically acclaimed The Martian as well as plans for Daredevil Season 2.

Robert Schenkkan: "All The Way" from Stage to HBO

May 20, 2016

Acclaimed writer Robert Schenkkan talks to Final Draft about Lyndon Johnson, Bryan Cranston and adapting his Tony Award winning, historical play for HBO.

"Empire" Writer Eric Haywood on Music Videos and Finishing Your Writing

April 19, 2016

Eric Haywood, writer and producer on Fox's hit show, Empire, shares his background in music videos and the mindset it takes to get your story on the page.

Bryan Sipe Discusses "Demolition" and His Own Creative Path Through Loss

April 8, 2016

Screenwriter Bryan Sipe opens up to us about the origins of Demolition and his own struggle through the creative process.

Bob Nelson on "The Confirmation" and the Merits of the Dramedy Genre

March 18, 2016

We talked to Bob Nelson, screenwriter of Nebraska, about his latest film The Confirmation, his background in comedy and the origin story of Bill Nye the Science Guy.

Julie Delpy Talks About Her New Film Lolo

March 10, 2016

Julie Delpy writes, directs and stars in her new film Lolo. Here she talks with us about the bonds of parenthood, French humor and what inspired her love of writing.

Final Draft Insider View With Comedian-Screenwriter Jim Jefferies

March 3, 2016

Comedian-screenwriter-actor Jim Jefferies bares all about his writing process, getting a series on the air, and killing off characters - even disabled ones.