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On Writing

“Being a real writer means being able to do the work on a bad day.”Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “Trick ‘r Treat” (2007)

Written by Michael DoughertyContinue reading on Go Into The Story »

Screenwriting 101: Daniel Kunka

“Something has to happen in every scene.”Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “Transcendence” (2014)

Written by Jack PaglenContinue reading on Go Into The Story »

On Writing

“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “Toni Erdmann” (2016)

Written by Maren AdeContinue reading on Go Into The Story »

Go Into The Story Resource: Page One

I’m celebrating the blog’s 18th birthday by shining a spotlight on some of the site’s many resources for screenwriters.Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “Tin Men” (1987)

Written by Barry LevinsonContinue reading on Go Into The Story »

Go Into The Story Resource: Great Scenes

I’m celebrating the blog’s 18th birthday by shining a spotlight on some of the site’s many resources for screenwriters.Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” (2019)

Written by Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber, based on the novel by Maria SempleContinue reading on Go Into The Story »

Go Into The Story Resource: Black List Writers on the Craft

I’m celebrating the blog’s 18th birthday by shining a spotlight on some of the site’s many resources for screenwriters.Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “Weapons” (2025)

Written by Zach CreggerContinue reading on Go Into The Story »

Go Into The Story Resource: 60 Second Screenwriter

I’m celebrating the blog’s 18th birthday by shining a spotlight on some of the site’s many resources for screenwriters.Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “We Bought a Zoo” (2011)

Screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna and Cameron Crowe, book by Benjamin MeebookContinue reading on Go Into The Story »

Go Into The Story Resource: Writing and the Creative Life

I’m celebrating the blog’s 18th birthday by shining a spotlight on some of the site’s many resources for screenwriters.Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “Victoria & Abdul” (2017)

Screenplay by Lee Hall, based on the book by Shrabani BasuContinue reading on Go Into The Story »

Go Into The Story Resource: Screenwriting Advice From The Past

I’m celebrating the blog’s 18th birthday by shining a spotlight on some of the site’s many resources for screenwriters.Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” (2021)

Screenplay by Suzan-Lori Parks, based on the book “Chasing the Scream” by Johann HariContinue reading on Go Into The Story »

Go Into The Story Resource: The Business of Screenwriting

I’m celebrating the blog’s 18th birthday by shining a spotlight on some of the site’s many resources for screenwriters.Continue reading on Go Into The Story »

Page One: “Triple 9” (2016)

Written by Matt CookContinue reading on Go Into The Story »