Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month I’m addressing a question about how to keep writing during the summer: "How do I keep writing even when I’m...
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Ask the Coach: What Do I Need for a TV Pitch? – On Script Mag
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month, I’m sharing more from my interview with Neil Landau, author of the recently released book, The TV...
Ask the Coach: How Do I Find a Showrunner? – On Script Mag
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month, I’m addressing a question about finding a showrunner: “I have a solid idea for a TV series, but I need help...
Ask the Coach: Odds & Ends – Finding Your Voice, Getting Unstuck, and Abandoning Scripts for Books – On Script Mag
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month, I’m addressing a collection of shorter questions about Finding Your Voice, Getting Unstuck, and Abandoning...
Ask the Coach: Superstitious About Writing Time? – On Script Mag
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month I’m addressing a question about being superstitious about writing: “Do you ever feel superstitious about your...
Ask the Coach: Odds & Ends – On Script Mag
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month I’m addressing a collection of shorter questions that haven’t quite warranted a full article but are useful...
Ask the Coach: How Much Should I Plan My Writing Time? – On Script Mag
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month I’m addressing a reader’s question about how much (or whether) to plan writing time: “How much should I be...
Sci-Fi Circuit: ‘Needle in a Timestack’
Seven key takeaways from time-travel romance Needle in a Timestack including the art of efficient explainers and universal themes.
Ask the Coach: Is an MFA Worth It? – On Script Mag
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month I’m addressing a reader’s question about whether or not to pursue an advanced writing degree: “Is it...
Ask the Coach: How Can I Expand My Script? – On Script Mag
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month’s question is about fleshing out a story: “My problem is, I grew up writing short stories, and now I am...
Ask the Coach: How Can I Find the Right Reader for My Script? – On Script Mag
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month’s question is about finding the right reader for your script and genre: “Hi, I'd like your advice on how to...
Ask the Coach: Who Owns the Sequel Rights to My Script? – On Script Mag
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month’s question is about who owns sequel rights to your screenplay and why adding an entertainment lawyer to...