My two biggest complaints about TV scripts from new/emerging writers
One is choreography on the page. You need to know where people are, where they are going, when they enter. You have to tell the reader enough to picture the scene in your head.
One is choreography on the page. You need to know where people are, where they are going, when they enter. You have to tell the reader enough to picture the scene in your head.
November 26, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Hold on. Let him cook… #ScriptSky #ScreenwritingSky
Finishing the script you started writing in November on the first day of 2025 so you can say you already completed one of your new year's resolutions
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December 28, 2024 at 9:00 PM
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Also: conflict only creates tension if we know enough about the characters/situation to care. Otherwise it’s melodrama.
Great thread!
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Great thread!
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Far too often writers start a spec with two people talking entirely in abstract language, as if the absence of context creates tension. I will put a script down if I don't know what is happening by the end of the first page. Now look, you can upset my expectations. But I damn well better have them.
November 26, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Also: conflict only creates tension if we know enough about the characters/situation to care. Otherwise it’s melodrama.
Great thread!
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Great thread!
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May 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Thank you SoCal Screenplay Competition❗️
THE DEER is a FINALIST❗️
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Congrats to all the writers❗️
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THE DEER is a FINALIST❗️
🦌🥈✨
Congrats to all the writers❗️
#scriptysky #screenplaysky
#Screenwritingsky
January 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Thank you SoCal Screenplay Competition❗️
THE DEER is a FINALIST❗️
🦌🥈✨
Congrats to all the writers❗️
#scriptysky #screenplaysky
#Screenwritingsky
THE DEER is a FINALIST❗️
🦌🥈✨
Congrats to all the writers❗️
#scriptysky #screenplaysky
#Screenwritingsky
I’m selling a screenplay this year. I said it. I put it out into the universe. It’s happening. #scriptsky #writersky #screenwriting #screenwritingsky #screenwriter
January 1, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I’m selling a screenplay this year. I said it. I put it out into the universe. It’s happening. #scriptsky #writersky #screenwriting #screenwritingsky #screenwriter
Screenwritingsky: I'm reading the WEAPONS script and there seems to be a new formatting trick available.
Check this out, *sub-locations* inside the action, saves a lot of page space from creating extra scene headings.
Thoughts?
Check this out, *sub-locations* inside the action, saves a lot of page space from creating extra scene headings.
Thoughts?
August 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Screenwritingsky: I'm reading the WEAPONS script and there seems to be a new formatting trick available.
Check this out, *sub-locations* inside the action, saves a lot of page space from creating extra scene headings.
Thoughts?
Check this out, *sub-locations* inside the action, saves a lot of page space from creating extra scene headings.
Thoughts?
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November 27, 2024 at 11:46 PM
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December 6, 2024 at 7:44 PM
70 pages into my WIP and I am feeling so good about where we are heading! #ScreenwritingSky #WritingSky #ScreenwriterSky
Today’s the day! #BatmanUnburied is out! I had so much fun working on this one - I hope you all enjoy this epic tale with COLMAN DOMINGO as the voice of Batman: open.spotify.com/show/3pUWoZ6...
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November 26, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Today’s the day! #BatmanUnburied is out! I had so much fun working on this one - I hope you all enjoy this epic tale with COLMAN DOMINGO as the voice of Batman: open.spotify.com/show/3pUWoZ6...
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I second that. I miss being in a room, throwing spaghetti on the wall with co-workers till an episode CLICKS. I miss the rhythm of being on set. If any showrunners are looking mid-level, I’d love to chat about how I’d be a great addition to your room. #ScreenwritingSky ##WritingSky #FilmSky #TVSky
Twitter wasn’t working anyway, maybe I’ll get staffed on here…
November 15, 2024 at 4:49 PM
I second that. I miss being in a room, throwing spaghetti on the wall with co-workers till an episode CLICKS. I miss the rhythm of being on set. If any showrunners are looking mid-level, I’d love to chat about how I’d be a great addition to your room. #ScreenwritingSky ##WritingSky #FilmSky #TVSky
If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for? #moviesky #filmsky #writersky #scriptsky #screenwritingsky #horrorsky #filmmakersky #scriptysky #writingsky
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I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.
#Millennial, biological clock horror is the genre I’m coining for my latest #shortfilm THE TAKING. If you enjoy a dark, disturbing #film that will drop your jaw! Please support my film by watching, liking and commenting! You won’t be disappointed!
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April 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.
I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.
HERE WE GO!!! I had the honor of working Phantom Four, along with @megfitz89.bsky.social & showrunner Saladin Ahmed on the DC podcast #BatmanUnburied season 2. Colman Domingo voices Batman!
Trailer’s up on Spotify NOW! Drops 11/26! Can’t wait for y’all to hear this!
#ScreenwritingSky #ScriptSky
Trailer’s up on Spotify NOW! Drops 11/26! Can’t wait for y’all to hear this!
#ScreenwritingSky #ScriptSky
November 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM
HERE WE GO!!! I had the honor of working Phantom Four, along with @megfitz89.bsky.social & showrunner Saladin Ahmed on the DC podcast #BatmanUnburied season 2. Colman Domingo voices Batman!
Trailer’s up on Spotify NOW! Drops 11/26! Can’t wait for y’all to hear this!
#ScreenwritingSky #ScriptSky
Trailer’s up on Spotify NOW! Drops 11/26! Can’t wait for y’all to hear this!
#ScreenwritingSky #ScriptSky
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Rule of thumb: aim for many sequences in a #screenplay but only one montage. #filmsky #screenwritingsky #scriptsky
February 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Rule of thumb: aim for many sequences in a #screenplay but only one montage. #filmsky #screenwritingsky #scriptsky
Link to the replay of last week’s screenwriting Q&A:
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drive.google.com/file/d/1Gb2c...
#scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwritingsky
January 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Link to the replay of last week’s screenwriting Q&A:
drive.google.com/file/d/1Gb2c...
#scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwritingsky
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December 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM
TIS THE SEASON...more fear in THE CRONE a witches tale amazon.com/dp/B0D1V6Q8CB #horrorbook #screenwritingsky #horror #creepypasta #HorrorCommunity #scarystories #HorrorMovies #HorrorFamily #writerslift #HorrorFan #witchcraft #witches #WritingCommunity #BookoftheDay #wicked #booksky
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I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.
I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.
#Millennial, biological clock horror is the genre I’m coining for my latest #shortfilm THE TAKING. If you enjoy a dark, disturbing #film that will drop your jaw! Please support my film by watching, liking and commenting! You won’t be disappointed!
#filmsky #moviesky #filmmaker #femalefilmmaker
#filmsky #moviesky #filmmaker #femalefilmmaker
THE TAKING - Millennial Horror Short Film (Vengeance Series #1)
YouTube video by POSEIDON FILMS
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April 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for? #moviesky #filmsky #writersky #scriptsky #screenwritingsky #horrorsky #filmmakersky
I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.
I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.
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December 10, 2024 at 3:27 PM
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December 7, 2024 at 7:07 PM
I had a great time talking to SaltyMF about life, the creative process, Major Payne and my award winning indie film BitterSweet. Listen and watch on all podcast platforms.
#FilmSky #IndieFilmSky #ScreenwritingSky
#FilmSky #IndieFilmSky #ScreenwritingSky
May 27, 2026 at 9:55 PM
I had a great time talking to SaltyMF about life, the creative process, Major Payne and my award winning indie film BitterSweet. Listen and watch on all podcast platforms.
#FilmSky #IndieFilmSky #ScreenwritingSky
#FilmSky #IndieFilmSky #ScreenwritingSky
Just had a meeting with producer on my short film I wrote and directed and met our new editor. yay! It's been slow-going with the editing. But think we found the right one this time. Excited to see it done! #filmsky #screenwritingsky
November 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Just had a meeting with producer on my short film I wrote and directed and met our new editor. yay! It's been slow-going with the editing. But think we found the right one this time. Excited to see it done! #filmsky #screenwritingsky
If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for? #moviesky #filmsky #writersky #scriptsky #screenwritingsky #horrorsky #filmmakersky #scriptysky #writingsky
I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.
I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.
#Millennial, biological clock horror is the genre I’m coining for my latest #shortfilm THE TAKING. If you enjoy a dark, disturbing #film that will drop your jaw! Please support my film by watching, liking and commenting! You won’t be disappointed!
#filmsky #moviesky #filmmaker #femalefilmmaker
#filmsky #moviesky #filmmaker #femalefilmmaker
THE TAKING - Millennial Horror Short Film (Vengeance Series #1)
YouTube video by POSEIDON FILMS
youtube.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for? #moviesky #filmsky #writersky #scriptsky #screenwritingsky #horrorsky #filmmakersky #scriptysky #writingsky
I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.
I am here to connect with our filmmakers and creatives! HMU.