Robert McKee on Writing Effective Dialogue: Screenwriting Expert Advice
Robert McKee on his first new book in almost 20 years, the importance of learning to act, and why there’s no such thing as writing a screenplay without form.
Robert McKee reveals screenwriting secrets on writing effective dialogue. Learn powerful dialogue techniques and tips from acclaimed screenwriter and instructor.
Gut Reaction: Visceral Storytelling (Part I)
How dramatic films appeal to the primal instincts within us.
rust your instincts and tap into visceral storytelling to craft compelling screenplays. Learn how to harness your gut feeling for success.
Doug Richardson Interview: Writing ‘Die Hard 2’ & Big Action Movies
How Doug Richardson broke into screenwriting.
In this interview, Doug Richardson explains writing action movies, Die Hard 2, stunts, and movie screenwriting craft for filmmakers.
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.
Scott Cooper on Writing the “Out of the Furnace” Screenplay: Grit, Character & Craft
Screenwriter and director Scott Cooper reveals the deeply personal narrative of Out of the Furnace, the resiliency of the Rust Belt, and why he turned Woody Harrelson from a “national treasure” to homicidal New Jersey hillbilly.
Scott Cooper interview on the Out of the Furnace screenplay: character, grit and tension insights for a must-read screenwriting guide for writers today.
