Letās take a look at five lessons that can be learned from Us regarding how to write an effective message screenplay. (Lots of spoilers ahead.)
Yes, Write What You Know - BUT KNOW A LOT
This article was originally published by Shore Scripts. It is reprinted here with permission. by Bill Mesce On the first day of teaching my first university creative writing class several years ago, I asked my 30 students, as a way of getting a read on their abilities, to write me a short piece about anything;... Continue Reading →
Quote of the Day: Somerset Maugham
The only important thing in a book is the meaning it has for you.
Quote of the Day: Truman Capote
To me, the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it's about, but the inner music the words make.
Keeping Your Script Focused with a Dramatic Question
This article from Candace Kearns Read gives some insight into structuring your story around a dramatic question and a central idea in order to help your story stay focused and meaningful.
Quote of the Day: Hannah Arendt
Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it.