Continued from yesterday’s post on Danny Manus’ seminar on pitchfests. Preparing for the Pitch: This was a tricky section because as useful as it was to first-timers, it was totally pointless for those who just spent a lot of money to travel to the Expo preparing to pitch only to be told they’re not ready. [...]

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.  [...]

The last two weeks have given me time to reflect and re-evaluate my life priorities.  I’ll still be checking in and writing the odd post, but for now, I’m going to stop blogging screenwriting tips and put that time to other projects.  I do, however, have a few things in the works with respect to courses, screenwriting groups and [...]

Hey everyone! If you want to meet some working Toronto writers, come out tonight to the Paddock on Bathurst at Queen 9pm on.  Just a casual gathering so leave your pitches at home.  Hope to see you there!