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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“Naturally the common people don’t want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a…
There was recently an article published by the New York Times online, in the book review section,
This is a nice accomplishment. A 17 year-old girl has won a three book publishing contract with a major publisher
October 30, 2012, Walt Disney Co. has purchased LucasFilms, LTD for a staggering 4.05 billion dollars, the companies announced in a press release today.
While times are tough for everyone, the creative industries have been hit particularly hard. With fewer opportunities and more people going for them, pitching your scripts can often feel like an uphill struggle… if you get to pitch them at…
We all know that scriptwriting can be a hard and very long-term task. But the pay-offs of success are, of course, more than worth the effort. But if you don’t write your script in the right way, you could be…
20th Century Fox recently revealed the title to the 5th film in the Die Hard series: A Good Day to Die Hard. It’s always good to see a sequel that doesn’t go for the easy way out and just slap…
It’s been said that character is plot. What does that mean? Simply put, the choices the lead character makes drives the direction the story takes. In movies with weak plots, stuff happens and characters do things, but the two aren’t…
