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Tech Tips: Image Support

May 31, 2019

Tina Fey once said, “You have to let people see what you wrote.” In its most traditional sense, screenwriting is the art of writing visually so that the work can be translated to the big screen. It’s often said that a good script can be seen before i...

10 Ways to Get Back to Productive Writing

May 31, 2019

Perfectionism, by definition, means “striving for impossibly high goals.” It is one of the most paralyzing obstacles writers face.

Write On with 'Bodyguard' Creator and Showrunner Jed Mercurio

May 30, 2019

Bodyguard creator and showrunner Jed Mercurio discusses his transition from medical doctor to television writer, his blending of the factual and imaginative details in the show, and following the instincts of your inner-writer.

Sprinter' Shows Believing in the Words Can Be Film Gold

May 30, 2019

Writer-director Storm Saulter’s coming-of-age sports drama Sprinter won Best Feature Film, Best Director, and the Audience Award at 2018’s American Black Film Festival, as well as Jury Winner for Best Narrative Feature at the 2019 Pan African Film Fe...

Write On with 'Ozark' Showrunner Chris Mundy

May 29, 2019

Ozark showrunner Chris Mundy discusses his transition from Rolling Stone contributor to television writer, how Ozark came to be, and the dynamics of the show's writers room. Ozark seasons one and two are available for streaming now on Netflix.

All The Write Moves: 'Catch-22'

May 29, 2019

For nearly as long as miniseries have existed, the format has provided opportunities for Hollywood to revisit esteemed novels in greater depth than their previous, standard-length feature film adaptations. Back in the day, this practice was exemplifi...

The Weekend Movie Takeaway: 'Aladdin'

May 29, 2019

Disney very much owned the Memorial Day weekend as the live-action remake of their animated classic, Aladdin, was collectively embraced to the tune of approximately $117 million during its opening four days. A huge haul that represents a significant ...

Write On with Grey's Anatomy Showrunner Krista Vernoff and Co-EP Elisabeth Finch

May 28, 2019

*Listener discretion is strongly advised: This episode contains sensitive content*

The Screenwriter's Coach: Clarity is the Secret to Success

May 24, 2019

Admit it, you already hate me after reading that headline. How dare I limit you to being and talking about only one thing?! If five-years-ago-me had read that headline, I would have punched it. I thought that the more willing I was to write and be an...