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...
How Do I Keep Writing During Summer?
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What Do I Need for a TV Pitch?
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...
How Do I Find a Showrunner?
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...
Odds & Ends – Finding Your Voice, Getting Unstuck, and Abandoning Scripts for Books
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...
Superstitious About Writing Time?
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...
Odds & Ends: God or god? Horror feedback? Script formatting?
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...
How Much Should I Plan My Writing Time?
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.
Is an MFA Worth It?
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...
How Can I Expand My Script?
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...
How Can I Find the Right Reader for My Script?
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...
Who Owns the Sequel Rights to My Script?
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...