Scott McConnell

10 Tips for New Screenwriters: Developing Drama and Conflict

10 Tips for New Screenwriters: Developing Drama and Conflict

Scott McConnell offers “back to basics” advice for screenwriters new and old.

Want to write better scripts? Master dramatic conflict. Discover essential screenplay tips for screenwriters to elevate tension and hook your audience today!

 Lucy V. Hay

How to Handle Script Notes

How to Handle Script Notes

Lucy V. Hay explores what to do when you receive conflicting feedback on your script.

Lucy V. Hay explores what to do when you receive conflicting feedback on your script.

 Scott McConnell

5 Key Techniques to Writing a Dramatic Script

5 Key Techniques to Writing a Dramatic Script

Scott McConnell on plot and story, creating a layered central conflict, and the use of disguise, deception and complications.

Scott McConnell on plot and story, creating a layered central conflict, and the use of disguise, deception and ingenious complications.

 Daniel Argent

Robert Towne Interview: Legendary Screenwriting Lessons from “Chinatown” to “The Godfather” & “Mission Impossible”

Robert Towne Interview: Legendary Screenwriting Lessons from “Chinatown” to “The Godfather” & “Mission Impossible”

Robert Towne discusses the rules of writing action melodramas, building character from action, and how writing never gets any easier.

Exclusive: Iconic screenwriter Robert Towne discusses his legendary work on Chinatown and The Godfather. Get rare screenwriting tips from a Hollywood master.

 Elaine Lennon

Days of Thunder: Robert Towne Interview on Tom Cruise & Screenwriting

Days of Thunder: Robert Towne Interview on Tom Cruise & Screenwriting

Elaine Lennon takes an in-depth look at Days of Thunder, from conception to reception.

Read our exclusive Robert Towne interview. The legendary screenwriter shares behind-the-scenes insights on Days of Thunder and screenwriting for Tom Cruise.