Screenwriting 101

A Dictionary of TV Writers Room Jargon

An ever-expanding list of TV writer slang terms I've heard in the room(s)

Nov 14 •

I don't like outlining

is there still a way to do it?

Nov 7 •

How to take notes

and when to take them!

Sep 5 •

How to write faster

because sometimes you need to go fast

Aug 29 •

How to give notes

Seems simple, and yet, many people are very bad at it!

Jun 6 •

How to come up with a "take"

Answering a reader submitted question!

Apr 4 •

What makes a movie idea "good?"

How to know, quickly, whether you're on to something

Mar 21 •

10 Things About Screenwriting I Wish I'd Known Sooner

Hard earned wisdom it would have been nice to have... earlier.

Jan 31 •

How to Not Go Crazy in Hollywood

Tips and tricks to avoid letting this business drive you insane

Jan 24 •

How to go from no idea to movie idea

Writing a movie isn't easy, but here are 10 steps to get started!

Nov 15, 2024 •

Screenwriting 101: 20 Books on Writing You Should Read

A back to school syllabus of some of the best books on writing, directing, filmmaking, and art in general.

Aug 23, 2024 •

How Did You Get Your Agent / Manager / First Job and How Can I Do That?

And how asking those questions isn’t going to help you.

Oct 22, 2023 •

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