Today I want to talk about the importance of location, both in screenplays and in life. We behave differently in different places, and so do our characters. Travelling abroad, we speak to people we wouldn’t necessarily speak to, face fears we wouldn’t normally face, and get in touch with aspects of ourselves we wouldn’t normally [...]
If you’ve ever read one of the popular books on screenwriting, there’s a good chance you’re well on your way to planning your script. Depending on which book you’ve read, you’ve probably got a logline, an outline, pages and pages of character bios, half a trillion note cards thumb-tacked to your walls, a dozen journals [...]
If you’re going to pitch your script you’re going to need certain materials: a killer logline, a short pitch that captures the essence of your story, and a two page treatment that shows how it all works in relation to your character’s journey. But often so much focus goes into figuring out the perfect pitch [...]
Question: How do you create a believable antagonist? Jacob Krueger, award-winning screenwriter, shares advice on how to create the perfect villain in this 7-minute video. Click the image below to watch:
How To Face The Blank Page Whether you’re brand new to writing or have been writing for years, there is a common fear you share with all writers: the fear of the blank page. When we dream about writing, we can imagine the blank page as a place of possibility, excitement and inspiration. After all, [...]
If Hollywood is a giant shark tank, then what does that make your script? In this video, Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger talks about what it takes to get your script noticed in the feeding frenzy, and how you know when your script is ready to enter the tank. Is Your Screenplay a Fish? from [...]
QUESTION: Everybody wants to sell their script. But how do you find the right people to pitch to? And how do you know if your pitch is winning them over, or just turning them off?
Q: Everybody wants to sell their script. But how do you find the right people to pitch to? And how do you know if your pitch is winning them over, or just turning them off? Screenwriting instructor, Jacob Krueger, offers his tips. Click the picture below:
Q: I’ve gotten feedback saying my characters are flat and uninteresting and wouldn’t attract an A-list actor. What’s your advice on how to strengthen my characters? A: It’s no wonder that some of the greatest writers began their careers as actors. The art of writing and acting have always been profoundly intertwined. That’s because structurally, [...]
