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by Anthony C. Ferrante
From cult comic to the big screen, Ed Solomon took the urban
legend of Men in Black and gave it punch. But it
wasn't all fun and aliens. Find out what went on behind the
scenes of the four-year development of Men in Black.
by Sally B. Merlin
The recent surge of films that seek to go beyond the commercial
indicates a need for introspective screenwriters.
by Diana Saenger
Comedy takes commitment, luck and a lot of hard work. The
writers behind Liar Liar, The Little Rascals and
the upcoming Mousehunt discuss the business of being
funny.
by Christiana Miller
Having found success while pursuing his passion for writing,
Piller attests that a script's meaning lies in the strength
of its characters. Discover what's beyond Star Trek
for this accomplished screenwriter.
by Patrick Cirillo
The fate of the query letter is often predetermined––the
circular file. What are the odds of getting a response, and
how can you beat them?
by Claudia Burton-Naylor
The author of The Writer's Journey discusses the incorporation
of mythic patterns and archetypes in successful scripts.
by Frederic T. Dray
Even the most sure-fire spec script can be a disaster unless
you consider these important check points up front.
by David S. Cohen
How did director Ben Stiller turn a comic spec script into
the dark, edgy film that made audiences squirm?
by Anthony C. Ferrante
To bring Cage and Travolta together on the screen, another
talented duo first had to unite them on the page. Michael
Colleary and Mike Werb discuss how their partnership led to
1997s most over-the-top action film.
by William C. Martell
Action, suspense and a nonstop plot don't require a multimillion-dollar
budge––just a great script.
by Linda Cowgill
Short films are a good exercise for feature writers, and one
more way to get produced credits on your resume.
by William C. Martell
Screenwriter-on-the-scene William Martell covers the WGA's
"Words Into Pictures" seminar.
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