Dos and Don’ts in Screenwriting: The Best of Meet the Reader

Great screenwriting advice from the gatekeepers of Hollywood, as Brianne Hogan looks back over her "Meet the Reader" column.
Great screenwriting advice from the gatekeepers of Hollywood, as Brianne Hogan looks back over her “Meet the Reader” column.
Meet the Reader: James Napoli

Great advice from James Napoli on the importance of story flow and voice, doing away with “happy endings”, starting slowly, and what writers can learn from silent films.
Great advice from James Napoli on the importance of story flow and voice, doing away with “happy endings”, starting slowly, and what writers can learn from silent films.
The Producer: Touching Every Part of the Story

Miriam Segal discusses the role of the producer, reveals what writers should know about the production process, and offers advice for screenwriters.
Miriam Segal discusses the role of the producer, reveals what writers should know about the production process, and offers advice for screenwriters.
Building a tapestry: Kenneth Lonergan on Manchester by the Sea

Kenneth Lonergan discusses making the story your own, the use of flashbacks, and rooting your script in realism.
Kenneth Lonergan discusses making the story your own, the use of flashbacks, and rooting your script in realism.
Brianne Hogan’s Year in Quotes

Brianne looks back over her interviews from 2016, and shares some of her favorite quotes.
Brianne looks back over her interviews from 2016, and shares some of her favorite quotes.