My conversation with the screenwriter of 2021 Black List script Lift and now in production as a Netflix movie. Daniel Kunka is one of the most successful screenwriters in Hollywood when it comes to setting up spec scripts. He has also made the annual Black List multiple times including 2021…

“It is impossible to overemphasize the importance of a story idea to the eventual success of a spec script.” If you write a spec script based upon the first story idea that comes into your mind, that script likely won’t sell. Why? Because almost assuredly, it is not a strong…

And for a writer, what the hell does “done” mean? From Loobs: When can you stop tinkering with a script and finally say “done”? You could pretty much rewrite something till the end of time so I’d like to know your thoughts on when you think it’s right to move…

My interview with 2021 Black List writers for their script Whittier. Filipe Coutinho and Ben Mehlman wrote the original screenplay “Whittier” which landed on the 2021 Black List. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Filipe and Ben about their creative background, their script, the craft of screenwriting, and…

“PERSIST on telling your story. PERSIST on reaching your audience. PERSIST on staying true to your vision.” Sometimes I’ll spend a half-hour or so browsing through the Go Into The Story archives (you can access them here). After all, with 30K+ plus articles spanning nearly thirteen years, there’s a LOT…