I’m a film nerd so from time-to-time I do like to post film related items on this blog. But I do think that a writer can learn from all forms of storytelling so I’m posting it. The article is a nice reminder that sometimes the best scenes in…
Doug Solter
Young Adult Author and Screenwriter blogging about books, writing, movies, music, and life.
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22 Rules of Storytelling According to Pixar Studios
From TOY STORY to WALL-E, Pixar has shown that they know how to tell good stories. The following list from a Pixar storyboard artist is valuable stuff so listen up writers and other storytellers. Thanks to the website io9 for posting this… On Twitter,…
Tagged with: 22 rules, Emma Coates, io9, Pixar, storytelling, Tips, writing
Posted in Hollywood, Screenwriting, Writing
Posted in Hollywood, Screenwriting, Writing
Billy Wilder’s Tips For Writers
Billy Wilder is one of my screenwriting heroes. He was a writer first and then went on to direct some of the most memorable Hollywood films of the 20th century. Classics such as… SUNSET BOULEVARD SOME LIKE IT HOT DOUBLE INDEMNITY…
Tagged with: Billy Wilder, Cameron Crowe, Conversations With Wilder, Tips for writers
Posted in Great Writers, Hollywood, Screenwriting, Writing
Posted in Great Writers, Hollywood, Screenwriting, Writing
The Professional Mindset
Have you ever wondered why so many CEOs and high-achievers (including sports superstars like Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky) are so taken with the game of golf? It’s not just because they get to wear white belts and plaid pants.…
Tagged with: attitude, author, being a professional, business, conduct, good, mindset, Steven Pressfield, writer
Posted in Screenwriting, The Business of Writing, Writing
Posted in Screenwriting, The Business of Writing, Writing
Great Writing Advice from the South Park Guys
This is simple and fantastic advice from Trey Parker and Matt Stone the creators of South Park. Excellent tip for when you are hammering out your book or screenplay outline. Thanks to Max Adams and Mentorless for the clip!
Tagged with: advice, Manuscript, Outline, Screenplay, script, South Park, television, Tips, writing
Posted in Hollywood, Screenwriting, Writing
Posted in Hollywood, Screenwriting, Writing
Competing Against Yourself as a Writer
Found this interesting post by YA author Cynthia Leitich Smith about why writers should have the mindset of competing against themselves, rather than competing with other writers.
Tagged with: against, competing, jealousy, mindset, other writers, writing, yourself
Posted in Screenwriting, Writing
Posted in Screenwriting, Writing
The Austin Film Festival
This is the fourth time I’ve been to the Austin Film Festival. The last time was in 2003 when my script THE VETERAN was a second rounder in the screenwriting competition. The Austin screenwriting conference is held in conjunction with the…
Tagged with: Alvaro Rodriguez, Austin, conference, Deborah Chesher, Driskill Hotel, Film Festival, Julie Howe, Max Adams, screenwriting, Texas
Posted in Great Writers, Hollywood, Networking, Screenwriting, The Business of Writing, Travel, Writing
Posted in Great Writers, Hollywood, Networking, Screenwriting, The Business of Writing, Travel, Writing
Need Inspiration To Write?
Here is Jim C. Hines’ website. Thanks to my writing teacher Max Adams for spreading the motivation!
Tagged with: books, comic, Doug Solter, finding, Humor, inspiration, Jim c Hines, Max Adams, muse, screenwriting, writing, YA author
Posted in Humor, Screenwriting, Writing
Posted in Humor, Screenwriting, Writing
What Exactly Is High Concept?
A wonderful definition of what a high concept idea really is. Check it out.
Tagged with: high concept, ideas, writing
Posted in Hollywood, Publishing business, Screenwriting, Writing
Posted in Hollywood, Publishing business, Screenwriting, Writing
