Writing for Television
Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Breaking Bad: Daniel P. Calvisi discusses television pilots, defining character arcs, and mistakes new writers make.
Daniel P. Calvisi is a writing coach and former Story Analyst for Twentieth Century Fox and Miramax Films. His latest book, Story Maps: TV Drama: The Structure of the One-Hour Television Pilot, follows his earlier Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay, Story Maps: 12 Great Screenplays, and Story Maps: The Films of Christopher […]
Carol: “Less is More” when adapting Highsmith
Phyllis Nagy discusses adapting Patricia Highsmith, writing for theatre, television and the screen, and how she rations her writing time.
By Jennie E. Park. Stylish, tender, and bold, Carol is a film that was eighteen years in the making. Adapted by Phyllis Nagy from her mentor Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Price of Salt, it’s an arthouse film about a lesbian relationship that is both accessible and engaging. The production whirled through a carousel of directors before finally pairing […]
Jeffrey Kitchen on Screenwriting, Part I
In the first of a two part interview, Jeffrey Kitchen begins an overview of his screenwriting tools and techniques, including Dilemma, Crisis, Decision, Action and Resolution, the 36 Dramatic Situations, the Enneagram, and Research and Brainstorming.
Jeffrey Kitchen reveals the key screenwriting tools from Writing a Great Movie to help writers craft compelling stories that sell.
Jeffrey Kitchen on Screenwriting, Part II
In the second of a two part interview, Jeff discusses the Central Proposition, Sequence, Proposition and Plot, reflects on the weaknesses of both experienced and novice writers, and offers his greatest piece of advice to writers of all levels.
Jeffrey Kitchen shares key screenwriting tools from Writing a Great Movie to help you craft compelling, sellable scripts.
Kurt Sutter Interview: “Sons of Anarchy” Secrets, SAMCRO & FX
Sons of Anarchy showrunner Kurt Sutter discusses origins, endpoints, and navigating the roads in between
Kurt Sutter interview: learn how he created Sons of Anarchy, why SAMCRO mattered, and what’s next after FX’s iconic outlaw drama.
