Dumb and Dumber was written by Peter Farrelly, Bennett Yellin and Bob Farrelly.
May 24, 2013
Quote of the Day: Gloria Steinem
Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don’t feel I should be doing something else.
May 23, 2013
Script: Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility was written by Emma Thompson based on the novel by Jane Austen.
May 23, 2013
Quote of the Day: F. Scott Fitzgerald
All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath.
May 21, 2013
Learning from the Masters: An Interview with William Goldman
William Goldman is one of the most successful and sage screenwriters currently working in Hollywood. He’s the scribe behind Maverick, The Princess Bride, Misery, Marathon Man, All the President’s Men, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. In this interview, he covers the business and the craft of screenwriting as well as his own writing and life.
My favorite line: As a new writer, “you can only write what you give a shit about.”
May 20, 2013
Event: The Great American Pitchfest
If you’re looking for something to do in two weeks, you can’t overlook The Great American Pitchfest.
But I’m not talking about the Pitchfest itself. Personally, I’ve never done the pitching portion of the conference. I’ve been told that it is a good way to practice pitching to professionals, but you can also practice on your friends and save several hundred dollars. Some people swear by pitchfests, but I feel like there are probably more effective ways to invest in your screenwriting career.
That said, if you’re in the area (or anywhere within a hundred miles) you have to register and show up for the Free Classes.
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