Hello, everyone.  As you know I’m always providing information you can’t get in your normal screenwriting class, screenwriting workshop or screenwriting course. This week we take our cues from the pilot of “Dexter,” written by James Manos Jr., based on the novel: “Darkly Dreaming Dexter,” by Jeff Lindsay.  One of the best ways to learn […]

Hello, everyone.  I wanted to remind everyone I’ll be on the screenwriting panel at the California Writer’s Conference this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach.  The panel is from Now Write! which publishes screenwriting books.  Come join me.  The address is 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach 92660.  Come up and say […]

Hello, everyone. As you know I try and provide insights into areas of screenwriting that you don’t normally get in screenwriting courses, screenwriting workshops and screeenwriting classes. I’ve been discussing my pet peeves and here is another one on my list. Character descriptions. When you first introduce characters, especially important characters in your story, you […]

Hello, everyone.  Great to be back in communication with everyone after the Labor Day week-end.  As you know I attempt to give information that is not readily available in screenwriting workshops, screenwriting classes and screenwriting courses. I have been writing about my pet peeves and it has been rewarding for myself as well as it […]