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Screenwriting Foxhole
The place for practical advice on screenwriting, screenplay reading services, movies, writing, and critical reviews
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Overwriting and Underwriting
Screenwriting Foxhole ― There’s nothing worse than reading an overwritten script. Pages upon pages of descriptions. Speeches that take up an entire page or worse go one for multiple pages. These are the sure signs of a beginning writer or a writer who simply doesn’t get... (more)
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Posted on Feb 14th, 2012
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Action Movies and the Third Act
Screenwriting Foxhole ― The year is barely a month old and we’ve already had two very interesting action movies released, Haywire and The Grey. While on the surface they appear to have nothing in common they are very similar in terms of the their third acts. Massive... (more)
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Posted on Jan 30th, 2012
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Post Mortem of David E. Kelly’s Wonder Woman
Screenwriting Foxhole ― How does an Emmy winning writer completely ruin one of the most iconic superheroes? Simply by being himself.When it was first announced I wrote about my concerns for David E. Kelly bring Wonder Woman to the small screen. When the network yanked the... (more)
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Posted on Jan 23rd, 2012
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Face Off and Concept
Screenwriting Foxhole ― A lot of writers have a grudge against reality shows since they are to blame for the decline in scripted shows. But there’s no arguing that they’re cheaper to produce and draw an audience so I don’t see them going anywhere anytime soon. And... (more)
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Posted on Jan 16th, 2012
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An Open Letter to Team Green Arrow
Screenwriting Foxhole ― The internet is buzzing with rumors that Green Arrow will be made into a pilot for the CW. Nobody asked but I’m going to offer my two cents. When it comes to comic book TV and movie projects you can’t assume anything. So if Team Green Arrow has... (more)
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Posted on Jan 13th, 2012
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Screenwriting Contest Do’s and Don’ts for 2012
Screenwriting Foxhole ― 2012 means another year of screenwriting contests. Is yours ready to be submitted?Contests remain a great way for screenwriters to hone their craft and get attention from agents, managers and producers. The biggest contests have incredible cash... (more)
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Posted on Jan 9th, 2012
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Marketing Packages Vs. Coverage
Screenwriting Foxhole ― People often ask if they should include their coverage in a query letter. The answer for that is always no. Coverage, whether done for a production company or an individual writer, should always be marked FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY. In production... (more)
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Posted on Jan 2nd, 2012
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Congrats Pat White!
Screenwriting Foxhole ― I've been away from the Foxhole for a while but now is a good time to come back. First I need to give a shout out to Pat White my client and friend who this previous year won THE GRAND PRIZE at the 2011 PAGE Awards for her sci fi script Escape. Way... (more)
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Posted on Dec 29th, 2011
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Why "The Killing" Sucks!
Screenwriting Foxhole ― Sorry, can't contain myself any longer. I have to get this out there. I watched the season finale last night and I'm still pissed off. MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD I got into the show late in its run about the time the critics were making a sharp 180 degree... (more)
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Posted on Jun 21st, 2011
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10 Things Before Submitting A Screenplay courtesy of Ted Hope
Screenwriting Foxhole ― Came across this excellent post by producer Ted Hope. He makes some great points.1) Cut at least another 10% of the script. Even when you think you are finished, there’s always another 10% that can come out.VERY True. Brevity is the soul of wit.... (more)
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Posted on Jun 21st, 2011
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The 8 Steps to Becoming a Screenwriter
Screenwriting Foxhole ― So how do you go from total I-Never-Even-Knew-Movies-Had-Screenplays to thanking the Academy? It’s easy (grins ominously) No seriously it is. The biggest obstacles are the ones inside you and they can be overcome. STEP 1 Read the Books and Get the... (more)
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Posted on Jun 21st, 2011
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Adaptation of a Classic
Screenwriting Foxhole ― Here’s a unique problem but one that I have a lot of experience with. My best screenplay/novel happens to be a twist on a well known classic. My reps love it and I’m hoping any day now to hear those magical words “We’ve sold it!” Writing it... (more)
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Posted on Jun 21st, 2011
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Movie Scene Structure
Screenwriting Foxhole ― There’s something directors (and actors) know that most beginning writer’s don’t; how to structure a scene. It’s bizarre but you will never find (at least I haven’t yet) anything in the screenwriting books and about this very vital part to... (more)
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Posted on Jun 21st, 2011
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How to Write a Sci-Fi Screenplay Part 2
Screenwriting Foxhole ― Earlier I wrote about writing a sci-fi/fantasy screenplay. I argued that a successful one would be built around a single concept that A) influenced the entire story and imagined world of the story B) was cinematic, visual, and easy to grasp (i.e.... (more)
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Posted on Jun 21st, 2011
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Villains
Screenwriting Foxhole ― Came across this over at That Guy With The Glasses. This is Jesuotaku, one of their anime critics talking about great anime villains. It just reminded me of how important it is to write good antagonists or villains. In my book there is a difference... (more)
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Posted on Jun 15th, 2011
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