{"success":true,"page":1,"maxPage":160,"items":[{"category":null,"title":"Zach Shields to Write \u2018Weapons\u2019 Prequel Screenplay with Zach Cregger","subTitle":"","cover":"e9fe934faa233c2b28cc5ff148e81cb0.jpg","byLine":"Staff","homeText":"

Actor, Direct, screenwriter Zach Cregger along with Zach Shields will write the screenplay for the upcoming prequel to the critically acclaimed horror hit Weapons<\/em>. <\/p>
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Quotes from some of the best screenwriters and filmmakers, great advice!<\/p>
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Western culture dictates that a story is a series of events, told in order, with a beginning, middle and end (Linear).  There’s typically a lone protagonist at odds with an antagonist.   What has dictated this reliance on linear structure is a conception that audiences would be lost if the writer violated what was called the unity of time and place. <\/p>
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It's hard to believe that just 40 years ago  a modern screenwriting manual didn't exist until really Syd Field came along.  Since then we've seen a proliferation of manuals and experts present their take on proper screenwriting structure and form.  Even if you do not believe in the idea of consciously thinking about story structure as you write, having structure in mind as you conceptualize your story and frankly when you outline (if you outline) is probably something you do subconsciously if not with intention. <\/p>","postDate":"April 21st, 2026","shortKey":"1d7a45c4"},{"category":null,"title":"Effective Ways to Introduce and Escalate Conflict","subTitle":"","cover":"edceb3a32645cdcb558555bb5c186cef.jpg","byLine":"Staff","homeText":"

Creating conflict is a crucial element in storytelling as it keeps readers engaged and invested in the narrative. Here are five ways writers can introduce and escalate conflict in their stories:<\/p>
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Remember, your Third Act is buried in your First Act. You’ve already raised a question about your Protagonist, placed a significant obstacle (the first of many) in his or her way, and you’ve setup something that has to be resolved. Additionally, this final act resolution by the Protagonist often comes to signify their transformation.<\/p>
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Six things that your screenplay should accomplish\/do if you want to take it to the highest level. Yeah, no rules, that's not necessarily true there are "non negotiables" that have to be there for an effective visual and dramatic story.<\/p>
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Twenty-three years ago SU made it big and appeared in the Hollywood Reporter when its founder Chris Wehner was interviewed by them.<\/p>
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It's hard to believe that it was as late as 1979 that a modern screenwriting manual didn't exist until Syd Field came along. (Syd sadley passed away in 2013).  Since then we've seen a proliferation of manuals and experts present their take on proper screenwriting structure and form.<\/p>
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Produced Hollywood screenwriter Christopher Wehner has never lived in California yet he has maintained a career for over 23 years, he presents a step by step approach to selling your screenplay no matter where you live.  <\/p>
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John Milius made a name for himself as a writer and director of violent action fare that stresses issues of honor, anarchism, nonconformity and the therapeutic aspects of warfare. Milius first made an impact as a screenwriter and uncredited script doctor on such memorable 70s genre films as Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" (1979), Don Siegel's "Dirty Harry" (1971), "Jeremiah Johnson" and John Huston's "The Life & Times of Judge Roy Bean" (both 1972), "Magnum Force" (1973) and Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" (1975).<\/p>
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I’m weighed down at work, so I’m continuing to turn over blogging duties to Adam Levenberg. Adam does provide a service, and I provide a link to his site. If one is in the market for a consultant, Adam should certainly be considered. He has good, practical advice and industry experience.<\/p>
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Deadline<\/em> reported last week that Screenwriter Karen McCullah (and author) is now with Gersh who will represent her in all her literally needs.  She has written Legally Blonde<\/em>, 10 Things I Hate About You<\/em>, She’s the Man<\/em>, The Ugly Truth<\/em>, and The House Bunny<\/em>. <\/p>
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I've been at this a while -- writing screenplays for three decades and still charging forward. In the course of that time I've had a very up and down career with more downs than I care to remember... But I remember them all!  I've been hired and fired. Bought and sold. Celebrated and berated. Admired and mired. <\/p>
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Things are getting messy at the WGAW over internal issues, a Deadline story<\/a> is reporting. Back in 2023 the WGW went on a strike overlabor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). <\/p>
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Stephen King obviously isn't known as a screenwriter, yet as a writer he can still offer us lessons that will apply to screenwriting, regardless. There are a ton of "Tips from Stephen King" articles on the Internet. I wanted to avoid that take here as they all cover the same things. I wanted to go a little deeper into his book ON WRITING;  a wonderful read about the craft and one I highly recommend to all writers. <\/p>
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You know looking at the Script Sales data released recently; I have never really studied it before. It was always, “yeah, that’s cool,” and I’d move on after reading that a few writers were lucky enough to option or sell their work to a major production company or studio. This morning I did something I haven’t done before: I studied the data. I can’t say it made me feel better about the odds of making a major sale.<\/p>
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The gate keepers to Hollywood are Readers.  Few Producers or Executives will read the script until it has been vetted; and some don't read at all if you can believe that.  So Readers hold a lot of power unfortunately.  If you get a cranky one because they have a 100 scripts to read, they are just looking for a reason to deleted your script and move on. Your job as the writer is to not give them a reason.  Please keep the following in mind:<\/p>
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Okay, I lied recently. I am on social media, Instasnap, twit, whatever...  only my account is in my real name and no one knows who I am... I surf the web in silence... solitude... er... stealth. WTF ever.<\/p>
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Some writers never get started because they think they have to have it all figured out before they sit down to actually write.   Well I am here to tell you, you don't!  You don't need to have it all figured out, but you do need a few things absolutely resolved in your mind before you write.   As a matter of fact, I think you can over-plot and convolute your mind and your story, which can bog you down.  I've never been a note card person (not that there is anything wrong with that), it just wasn't my "screenplay starter." <\/p>
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