Category: Writers

The science of fictionalized philosophy

By E. Hughes (see profile here)  There’s more to science-fiction than cyborgs, deep space, futuristic plotlines, fate, or altered timelines. Sci-fi is an exploration of philosophical and metaphysical themes in a fictionalized context. It explores the impact of technological advances…

A conversation with producer Laurie Scheer: What you need to know about pitching a script or television series

By E. Hughes (see profile here)  In Hollywood, opportunities are hard to come by if you’re an outsider with few connections. Landing a deal is even more difficult if you live outside of L.A and don’t know your way around…

Friends in high places…

Breaking into Hollywood isn’t hard to do, it’s practically impossible. We write our stories with the best intentions, embarking on a journey that may take years to accomplish. Writers carry out this monumental task with two goals in mind…completing the…

How to format a screenplay

Screenwriters write what is called a spec script. The first step to writing a screenplay is understanding how to format a script. According to the Academy of Nicolls Fellowship (Oscars.org – http://www.oscars.org/nicholl/screenwriting-resources) there is no absolute standard for formatting a…

Elements of Character Development

  It has been said that story is character–the plot is determined by the decisions your protagonist makes and how the character reacts to situations he/she must deal with.  Like in the make-your-own-adventure books, the story becomes something completely different…

Popular erotic novel optioned by Universal Pictures and Focus Features

The rights to produce popular erotic novel “Fifty Shades of Gray” by E.L James has been jointly  acquired by Focus Features and Universal Pictures. Universal will own the rights to the book trilogy, while Focus will distribute and market the film.  The story…

The Art of Reviewing

(Written by Mary Ann Back) Congratulations! You’ve written a literary masterpiece. Surely, a Pushcart Prize awaits you! Before sending your work out into the world, you decide to do the smart thing and submit it to your online writing group…