Tag Archives: Screenwriting advice

[ETCETERA] Checking In

Posted on February 29, 2024 by [TEXTSMITH]

So, here we are, a couple of months into a new year and the question is: How’s it going so far? Classically, creatives dream up ambitious plans and resolutions as one year turns to the next. But just as classically, … Continue reading →

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[THREE CENTS] Looking Back to Move Forward

Posted on November 30, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

We’ve reached the end of the year. The first full pandemic year, as a matter of fact. And if you’re reading this, you’ve probably survived. Congratulations to us all. In addition to a flurry of holidays (and occasionally some holiday … Continue reading →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] Enjoy the Moment

Posted on October 31, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

I think I’ve always had a problem with looking ahead. On the surface, “looking ahead” sounds like a good thing, an ambitious thing. But it can actually be quite problematic. The problem being that when you spend all your time … Continue reading →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] When Art Requires Craft

Posted on August 31, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

There’s an aspect – the glamourous aspect – of writing that’s all about the magical alchemy of creation. Tapping into your muse and dreaming up rich characters, dynamic relationships, and deep dramatic conflict. Sure that’s part of it. But there’s … Continue reading →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] Get it Down

Posted on June 30, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

I have a million ideas. Most writers do. But unless you’re already a sought-after creator with a track record of success, an idea itself isn’t going to get you very far. In other words, you can’t sell a spec that … Continue reading →

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[IN THE TRENCHES] Noted

Posted on February 28, 2021 by [TEXTSMITH]

If you hope to work professionally as a screenwriter, you’re going to become very familiar with notes. I was very familiar very early on and I was not a fan. As we went through the notes process for the first … Continue reading →

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