Screenwriting

The demand for adapting IP into film and television projects isn't ending anytime soon. Whether you're looking to adapt a book you've already written or a piece of material written by someone else, it's important to have a way a process to help you craft your adaptation into a screenplay. So, how do you do it? A little background. I have written five books and adapted them into feature-length screenplays. Two have been made into feature films and my latest novel/screenplay will be filmed nex...

Happy Wednesday, Stage 32 Community!   Since 2011, the Stage 32 team has been working tirelessly to help you stay connected, creative, motivated, and informed. As always, we are committed to bringing you networking opportunities, education and mentoring from top-level industry executives and professionals, and access to decision-makers around the globe all from the comfort of your own home. Recently, our fearless leader and CEO Richard "RB" Botto hosted an "Ask Me Anything": State of the Indus...

I can work on any given day on multiple projects and activities. I'm not sure if it is because I love variety or because, deep down, I am a masochist. Or a control freak. From buying films on behalf of our theatrical distributor clients, selling and marketing those films, developing content for film and television, and representing personalities, influencers, or media companies, I do it all. I also consult for Wall Street and do story development consultations.My phone should be surgically attac...

People love to read or watch love stories. It’s exciting, they can relate, and even some elements of a love story makes the whole story more real. But what to do if you don’t know how to write about love? There are different types of love, and many of us have experienced this feeling. But even if you were madly in love, it does not necessarily mean that you can express this feeling on paper. Luckily, you can use several ideas to learn how to write about love properly. Ways To Write About Lov...

Romantic Comedies are officially back! Rom Coms are quickly becoming the hottest genre on streaming, and bouncing back in the theaters. Netflix and Hulu have been capitalizing on the rom com fever with hit projects like TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVE BEFORE, YOUR PLACE OR MINE and WEDDING SEASON. TICKET TO PARADISE hit theaters earlier this year to resounding success. Television has quickly followed suit with shows like EMILY IN PARIS and SEX EDUCATION blowing up on social media. Stage 32 won't let y...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Valentine's Day is coming up and I have some content here for you that is sure to get those loving creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in.  First up, the Writers Guild Foundation recently put together a round table of some phenomenal screenwriters to discuss the romantic comedy genre. While many critics lament the "demise" of this genre, the truth is that it never actually goes away, it simply takes...

Hello Creative Army! Read any of the trades right now and our industry is in a rapid state of change. The entire Stage 32 team is on the phone every day to keep their fingers on the pulse of what's happening. It's an exciting time for you as a content creator - whether you work in film, television, or digital - and it's equally exciting for content makers because the world has opened wide to international voices traveling beyond borders. We are seeing more and more diverse and international...

Once upon a time, script feedback was only available in one of two ways. Paid or unpaid. As a Stage 32 member, screenwriters can get quality written notes through Industry Standard Coverage or select a reader for Premium Development Notes from an Executive. Plus, members can always reach out through the Screenwriting Lounge to ask fellow screenwriters for a script exchange as a perk of the no-cost Stage 32 membership. But two years ago, one member saw an opportunity to improve as a screenwriter...

The Research Assistant is a relatively new position in the writers’ room, and a great opportunity to launch your career. In fact, I once took over for a Research Assistant who used the position to prove themself and was promoted to a Staff Writer role, so these can be a great way to get your foot in the door as a professional writer. A Research Assistant's job is essential for production as the information gathered allows the writers to not only be creative but also to depict accurate stories....

These days in Hollywood, Intellectual Property is king, particularly in television. It seems as if every other day, we hear about a show being sold or picked up based on a book, an article, a podcast, a true story, or another adaptation of some kind. Intellectual Property (aka IP) has always served as source material for television and film projects but has become increasingly important over the past decade with the explosion of the volume of content. Why is IP so central to developing and selli...