Category Archives: Screenwriting

Paul and Me

This is about a book.  It’s about Paul Newman. It’s about a lot of things. Mainly, it’s about how (if I want to do the Hollywood stretch) I almost wrote a script for Paul. Or if you want to deal … Continue reading

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Storyboard, Aug 3

This is what my storyboard for book two looked like two days ago. (The part with the green background.) It had three cards on it when I started writing book one.  While writing book one, I occasionally slapped new cards … Continue reading

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And behind door number three…

If you’re not interested in the creative process and how I get from “idea” to “book,” you’ll want to skip this one. So.  I have had a storyboard on the wall for book two in my trilogy for, maybe 18 … Continue reading

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Save the Cat, anyone?

So, I have written about Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need before. And I have probably mentioned Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter’s Guide to Every Story Ever Told, as well, since … Continue reading

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Remembering

Today is the memorial service for Gee Nicholl, the wonderful woman who endowed the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. The writers who have benefited from her benevolence include some dear friends, and also include some amazing writers–two groups that are not … Continue reading

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