Can you recommend some filmmaking/film industry blogs to follow?

writerlyn: Yes indeed!  And I’ll probably forget a whole slew of really good ones in this list, too: whatshouldwecallcasting – for great behind the scene casting stuff.  mysteryagent – for good stuff on the representation side wtffilmmaking – for funny moments in filmmaking film-job-listings – for some truly awful film job postings to laugh or…

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The most important things to remember about back story are that (a) everyone has a history and (b) most of it isn’t very interesting. Stephen King (via jamesgrantbrown)

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writer-of-whatever: How am I supposed to enter the film industry when I can’t leave a voicemail without making it awkward?  It’s okay. They’ve met writers before. 🙂

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YOUR FIRST TEN PAGES

It’s not interesting to read expositional scenes that dump lots of information about events leading up to this opening. That information doesn’t belong in the beginning. Just wade right into the story. Show who the person is. Show what the problem is. Develop those two things in an interesting way, use visuals, be entertaining about…

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I have a distaste for [voiceover narration and flashback}, both of which are often a sign of the failure to create scenes in which the exposition is presented in terms of present dramatic action. Alexander Mackendrick (director/screenwriter) See what I mean?

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Notes from a Screenreader: Your Tenth Idea

Notes from a Screenreader: Your Tenth Idea nywift: Photo via Go Into the Story. No amount of technique can make up for a weak story. Weak stories are bland and predictable; they treat familiar themes and conflicts in familiar ways. They feel recycled. A fresh and original take on your story does 75% of the…

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Never underestimate the power of a single person.

writerlyn: I mean, have you seen what one stalled car can do to Hollywood rush hour traffic? Hello, new followers! I am so happy to see you poke your head in the door from over at writerlyn, I deeply appreciate it. For those who don’t follow the Musings of a Young Hollywood Professional yet, I…

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