What shows should you spec? Shows you love to watch A show that’s been around 1-2 seasons but expected to last Highly-rated, critically acclaimed shows Episodic shows One half-hour comedy and one procedural Not the show you want to write for That’s the simple answer. You should always write something you love to watch because [...]

As I mentioned in my Expo Survival Guide, I would be making a list of  ‘qualifiers’ necessary to make it as a Hollywood screenwriter.  Some speakers said “anyone can do it if I can”, while others were more inclined to believe that “only the sane and dedicated have a shot”.  Honestly, not just anyone can [...]

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.  [...]

Perhaps you have heard about or read Armond White’s scathing review on the beloved Toy Story 3.  http://www.nypress.com/article-21357-bored-game.html?anonymousId=-3062657814293038038 The trouble with critics is that their primary motivation is not necessarily to judge a movie fairly but to entertain their readers.   The more colourful or opinionated the review, the more entertaining it is, but simply saying “I hated it” doesn’t make for much of [...]