What can writers do to scientifically spark their imagination to solve story and characterization problems? We've all been there before. The writing has gone stale. The words aren't flowing. The…
Ken MiyamotoFebruary 21, 2020
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What is the step-by-step process of how a screenwriter's representation sells a TV spec pilot? Here we turn to literary manager Tony Gil and his Anatomy of a Sale video…
Ken MiyamotoFebruary 21, 2020
I’m Annie Nishida, and I’m a television writer who went from being un-repped to being a staff writer on Disney Channel’s Gabby Duran & the Unsittables, in what feels like…
Annie NishidaFebruary 21, 2020
What steps can screenwriters take to become more resilient to the ongoing and difficult challenges and constant rejection they face? The screenwriting journey is fraught with difficulty. It starts with…
Ken MiyamotoFebruary 20, 2020
What impact did the city of Chicago have on the comedy writing we see on film, television, and the stage today? Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, Jane Lynch, Alan Alda, Alan…
Ken MiyamotoFebruary 19, 2020
So, you want to write like Aaron Sorkin. I hear you. I get it. I do, too. But if I’m honest, the title of this post should really be: “How…
Ryan W. SmithFebruary 18, 2020
What are the best types of supporting characters that can create a better protagonist? Most great stories have a strong protagonist, often accompanied by a well-conceived antagonist — a character…
Ken MiyamotoFebruary 18, 2020
What are the wisest and most inspiring quotes from the iconic actress, comedian, entertainment studio executive and producer Lucille Ball that screenwriters can apply to their screenwriting journey? Throughout her…
Ken MiyamotoFebruary 17, 2020
Inspiration for our screenplays comes from many places. Our flawed families, war, comic books and even other filmmakers are popular fodder for creativity. Many writers also draw from their own…
Shanee EdwardsFebruary 14, 2020
