How Do I Set Goals While Recovering From Burnout?
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a question from a reader about setting goals for the new year while also recovering from burnout. Hi Jenna, it’s the start of the year,...
On Pacing & Structure with Screenwriter Jeff Howard
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m addressing two similar but separate questions from readers about building to a climax and keeping a story moving with help from guest expert Jeff Howard....
On Character Development & Arc with Screenwriter Jeff Howard
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m addressing — with help from Screenwriter Jeff Howard ('Midnight Mass,' 'Haunting of Hill House,' 'Oculus,' 'Ouija: Origin of Evil,' 'Gerald's Game')...
Odds & Ends: Getting Started with Screenwriting & More
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m addressing a collection of shorter questions from writers wondering about getting started with screenwriting, writing and learning screenwriting in...
6 Antidotes for Self-Doubt in Writing
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m addressing a set of questions from a reader about managing self-doubt in writing. “[My] fear of failure has several prongs for me: 1. What if no one...
7 Tips for Getting Back to Writing After Summer
With the start of school and fall on the horizon, there's this energy many of us naturally connect to that feels motivating and inspiring to start new things, take action, get organized, and make...
On Finding a Manager & Meeting Producers (After the Strike)
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m addressing two questions regarding finding representation and connecting with producers (and some notes about navigating these appropriately during the...
Finding the Line with Scene Descriptions
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m responding to two questions about writing scene descriptions, including seeing it as an opportunity for your voice to shine, and where to draw the line...
Deciding Between Writing Ideas + How to Edit & Get Feedback
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m responding to two questions about choosing projects and getting feedback. “I have four different topics that intrigue me. All could be short non-fiction...
‘Shadow and Bone’ Soars in Season 2
‘Shadow and Bone’ showrunner Eric Heisserer shares insights about how he came to work on the show, adaptation, and world-building in fantasy.
How Can I Keep Up My Confidence In Myself as a Writer?
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m responding to a question about how to keep up confidence in writing: “My biggest challenge is making regular time to write and work on a script. My...
Sci-Fi Circut: Insights from ‘The Ark’
An interview with ‘The Ark’ co-showrunners Dean Devlin and Jonathan Glassner about the sci-fi genre and creating their new series.