The Importance of a Cozy Hallmark Movie or Series scriptmag.com/the-importance… @scriptmag

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🎬 🇬🇧 NEXT WEEK: JULY 12th State of the Story Conference UK British Film Institute 10am-5pm Career-driven creatives in the UK, join us at the British Film Institute in London STORYTELLING360.com 🎟️ Full Day Conference Seating starts @ $149 Save w/code: SCRIPT Online via our community membership ($99/yr incl ALL Storytelling360 events) 💻 Every ticket also includes full video online access for 3 months (retain what you learn! 🧠) with discussion boards and networking features 🤝 Networking breaks between each panel 🕺💃🍱 Community lunch reservations The full day conference from 10am-5pm has limited seating capacity as one audience learns from four (4) one-hour discussions featuring award winning storytellers and literary agents, who will discuss the craft and career paths of professional storytellers, giving a 360 degree wholistic perspective in one fun day. Full day of discussion panels featuring #filmmaking leaders, including a Keynote Conversation with Sir Stephen Frears! LEARN. NETWORK. GET INSPIRED. LIVE+ONLINE #scriptwriting #BritishFilm #UKFilm #screenwriting #BAFTA #BFI #screenplay #film #filmmaker #filmmaking #writingcommunity #stephenfrears #londonevent #richardgadd #halfman #writerslife #amwriting #writerslift #writingtips #amquerying #query #author #theatre #playwriting #tvwriting #bbcwriters #filmstudent #filmindustry

The Power of the #Trope as an Emotional Device: A Conversation with #VoicemailsforIsabelle Filmmaker #LeahMcKendrick. #movies #romance #screenwriting @ScriptMag scriptmag.com/the-power-of-t…

Bringing Toys to Life – What #ToyStory5 Can Teach #Screenwriters. @ScriptMag scriptmag.com/bringing-toys-…

Thanks to Brian Lynch for a delightful interview! Staying True to the Heart of the Franchise: Brian Lynch Discusses ‘Minions & Monsters’ scriptmag.com/staying-true-t… @scriptmag

WEDNESDAY NIGHT! New York City & Los Angeles Oscar nominated BI-COASTAL #screenwriting partners Michael Weber and Scott Neustadter 🎟️ Storytelling360.com ✅ Q&A ✅ Food ✅ Drinks ✅ BOTH videos. Attend one, watch two. #NYC, East Village, 7:30pm #LA, #Hollywood, 6:30pm

Yo novelists ... did you know we have a "Dear Max" column on @pipelineartists? Who is Max? An editor from the Big 5. Just email us your question and we'll pass it on to Max! Email info in the previous articles. Dive in ... and don't be shy. Ask away! pipelineartists.com/tag/dear…

Ask the Right #Questions: Interrogate Your #Story with Tips from Showrunner #IssaLópez of ‘True Detective: Night Country’ @scriptmag scriptmag.com/interviews-fea…

#Leviticus is horror with something real on its mind. Scary, romantic, heartbreaking, and deeply human, #AdrianChiarella's film is ultimately about self acceptance, refusing shame, and never letting someone else's hatred define who you are. One of the most emotionally resonant horror films of the year, and a terrific calling card for an exciting new voice in the genre. My @scriptmag review is now live. scriptmag.com/leviticus-revi… @neonrated #Neon

Loved speaking with #Euphoria editor @aaronibutler about the invisible art of editing, shaping emotion, and why the best cuts are the ones audiences never notice. One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation: great editing is less about technique and more about listening. To the footage. To the story. To the audience. My @scriptmag interview is live. scriptmag.com/a-conversation… @HBO @euphoriaHBO @hbomax

Writing a good #plot requires a strong central #conflict. Scott McConnell uses the classic Hitchcock film, “Notorious,” to demonstrate how to create a world where the worst thing happens to your characters. #screenwriting @ScriptMag #writing scriptmag.com/screenplays/th…

Loved speaking with Richard Gadd about #HalfMan , authenticity, creative pressure, and the stories that simply refuse to leave you alone. We talked about the characters he could not stop writing, the story he could not put down, and what it takes to stay truthful when expectations are suddenly through the roof. My @scriptmag interview is now live. scriptmag.com/a-conversation… @HBO @BBC #RichardGadd @hbomax @BBCOne

How do you take the techniques of master storytellers and fold them into your own work, regardless of medium? Join Bryan Young (@swankmotron) on June 17 at 1pm ET and learn the best techniques of master storytellers across media. writersdigestuniversity.myka…

Thanks to David Koepp for a fantastic interview! Finding the Humanity in the Unknown: David Koepp Discusses ‘Disclosure Day’ scriptmag.com/finding-the-hu… @scriptmag

Breaking & Entering #QueryLetters: Dos & Don’ts Drawn from Real Query Critiques. What is your query really telling the industry about your #script and about you? Every choice speaks volumes. Barri Evins on turn-ons, no-nos and wasted space. @ScriptMag scriptmag.com/query-letters-…

Talking with John Carney about #PowerBallad was a genuine fanboy moment. I've been following his work for nearly two decades, and I can honestly say every one of his films has made me cry at some point. My interview for @scriptmag is live: scriptmag.com/to-every-song-… @Lionsgate

Check out this excerpt from my latest book - a therapy session I had with Cersei Lannister from #gameofthrones - at Script Magazine @scriptmag The Characters On My Couch scriptmag.com/the-characters…

Thank you Laila Marrakchi for a fascinating interview! Keeping a True Story Authentic, Even as Fiction: Laïla Marrakchi Discusses ‘Strawberries’ scriptmag.com/keeping-a-true… @scriptmag

“one of the most entertaining surprises of the year” — thx @imrahulmenon & @scriptmag