The first day of the Expo was kind of weak.  If you’ve never pitched before and you’re there to learn about pitching, it’s worthwhile.  If you’re there to pitch, skip this day and work on your pitch instead.  The two dominant seminars of the day were hosted by Daniel Manus.  He is, according to Screenwriter [...]

I’m back!  I just spent a glorious, action-packed week in sunny (sometimes cold and overcast) Los Angeles at the Screenwriters’ Expo and I have plenty of stories to share with you!  Bear with me in the amount of time it may take to unload them because I’m still working on the follow-up to the event.  [...]

I’m currently seeking new representation so agency scams are kind of top-of-mind for me right now.  There are a lot of people out there trying to take advantage of people who are eager to make it in this industry and agents are just one of them.  I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but it seems, [...]

The other day I attended a script reading that got me thinking about what was missing from his writing beyond the basic structural flaws, story issues, and underdeveloped characters.  The writer lacked one major thing: a basic understanding of the human condition. Sadly, a handful of people, writer included, couldn’t see that all the female characters were either bitches [...]

Not long ago, I had a conversation with a fairly prominent TV and film director.  I happened to mention I planned to go to L.A. and the first thing he said was, “It’s really competitive.”  Take that any way you like, but competition doesn’t scare me, never has.  Why?  Because it’s an illusion. I’ve said [...]