Archive for Tripe vs. Talent
The dream cast - what helps me write
As I have been writing these 14 pages of my script, I quickly discovered that it was considerably easier to write for the main character, which I had already said was inspired by David Caruso’s hideous acting “ability.” The easy solution to this problem is to think of actors in the other roles.
For the main […]
What you’ve heard is true, I AM a genius
It’s the bottom of the 9th, bases are loaded, and I’m at bat - 2 strikes, 3 balls….what’s going to happen? This is how it was looking for me yesterday. So what is going to happen? I’ll tell you what, I’m hitting that damn ball outta the park, that’s what.
I have an idea. A complete […]
Armed and dangerous
Yes, that’s right. I just made a little trip to the library for some screenwriting books, and now, I’m armed and dangerous.
First up on the reading list, Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need by Blake Snyder. To be followed up with The Screenwriter’s Workbook by Syd Field. And I got […]
scratch that, here’s a better idea
The 11th Annual Hollywood Pitch Fest is sponsored by Fade In magazine. And it occurs in July. July 21-22 to be exact. That gives me an extra month to polish my perfect little screenplay. Of course, this one comes in at $395. Ouch.
We should most definitely do one of these. Then I can have my […]
A pitchfest? This could get interesting
So, I got an email today from the Writer’s Store about the upcoming Great American Pitch Fest. I almost deleted it. Then I thought, this could be an easy way for me to stomp my girlfriend in our competition.
So, I looked at the info. It’s on June 23rd & 24th. And it costs $250. So, […]
