Legendary Horror Filmmaker John Russo Discusses His Films
No need to check your calendars. It’s not yet October. Horror screenwriter, John Russo who put Night Of The Living Dead in every horror movie fan’s library, talks to Creative Screenwriting Magazine about his career, his movies and gives some simple advice to horror filmmakers. How do feel about being branded a “master of horror” […]
“Introduce Yourself As A Writer & Your Brand.” Sage Advice From Zimran Jacob, Netflix Showrunner’s Assistant On ‘The Punisher’ & ‘Narcos’
Creative Screenwriting sat down with Showrunner’s Assistant, Zimran Jacob, to discuss his haphazard path from various production assistant roles to his current position at Netflix. There is no clear career trajectory in the film and TV industry, so you should stay connected, network like crazy and grab opportunities as they come to you. Showrunner’s assistant […]
What Is The Biggest Mistake Screenwriters Make? Erik Bork Solves The ‘PROBLEM.’
Emmy award winning screenwriter Erik Bork ponders this question. The biggest mistake writers make isn’t necessarily in the quality of the writing. Erik believes the answer is much simpler. This single piece of advice could sharply accelerate your career trajectory. To me, there’s no question. It’s in the choice of ideas for projects to write. We […]
Are You Ready To Enter The Screenwriting Marketplace?
Every screenwriter has toiled for years on their film and TV scripts. They’ve written, got screenplay feedback and rewritten their scripts. You may have even attracted the interest of a literary agent or manager who’ve helped your polish scripts. You question whether your work is ready to be circulated to film industry professionals. Alexander Robb […]
How to Quit Your Job And Follow Your Screenwriting Dream
The aspiring screenwriter’s dream is to quit their nine to five job and write to their heart’s content. However, in a topsy-turvy climate like Hollywood’s, is it ever a good idea to quit your day job? While most realists (practical Debbie Downers, really) might say that’s a bad idea, if you have a will – […]
