Happy Thanksgiving from Eric Edson and The Story Solution

Happy Thanksgiving from Eric Edson and The Story Solution

It has been an exciting year for us, working with screenplay writers from around the world and providing screenwriting tips.  Eric’s book The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, continues to instruct and inspire.  He has been busy mentoring and advising his graduate MFA students, other up-and-coming screenwriters, and industry pros on…

Scare Up Some Frightfully Good Movie Scripts with These Halloween Scriptwriting Ideas

Scare Up Some Frightfully Good Movie Scripts with These Halloween Scriptwriting Ideas

Dear Friends, Halloween is a funny and a frightening time of year. It is one holiday where there is no need to obsess about entertainment options or gift-giving demands. We can choose to enjoy a good scare, or simply participate in the fun of trick-or-treating. If you are writing a movie script, you can learn…

7 Scriptwriting Mistakes That Stop Scripts Cold

7 Scriptwriting Mistakes That Stop Scripts Cold

All scripters face many challenges in writing a screenplay… such as fleshing an idea out into a complete story, then creating fascinating characters that we as writers (and our audience!) will want to spend time with. But every committed screenplay writer with a good idea and a storytelling knack can create a knockout salable script…

Eric Edson To Provide Scriptwriting Tips At STORY EXPO 2015

Eric Edson To Provide Scriptwriting Tips At STORY EXPO 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 5th, 2015, Los Angeles CA: When writing screenplays, all aspiring screenwriters face a challenge in building their hero’s journey large enough to fill the big screen.  Authors who want to gain those skills necessary for mastering movie storytelling should attend Eric Edson’s classes on screenplay writing at the upcoming STORY EXPO 2015, Sept 11, 12, 13 at the Westin LAX…

The Story Solution Launches New Website for Screenwriters

The Story Solution Launches New Website for Screenwriters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 19, 2015, Los Angeles, CA: Aspiring screenplay writers looking for insights, inspiration and direction to help them develop screenplays that sell, now have a new tool in their screenwriting toolbox. Eric Edson, author of The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, has launched a new interactive website that delves into some…

The Story Solution Now A Best-Seller in China

The Story Solution Now A Best-Seller in China

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 20, 2015, Los Angeles, CA: Proving that the ability to tell a captivating story transcends language and culture, author Eric Edson’s book about writing a screenplay, The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, has now become a best-seller in China. The book, which provides actionable insights on…

Eric Edson Announces February Log Line Challenge Winner

Eric Edson Announces February Log Line Challenge Winner

  LOS ANGELES, CA – March 11th, 2014 – Eric Edson, author of the scriptwriting book The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, announced the winner of the February Log Line Challenge today. Every month, scriptwriters have an opportunity to win a signed copy of The Story Solution by entering the Log Line Challenge on the Fan…

Top Irish-Themed Movies for St. Patrick’s Day

Top Irish-Themed Movies for St. Patrick’s Day

Writing a movie script isn’t always all work and no play. That saying is especially true on St. Patrick’s Day. When you are writing a screenplay, inspiration can come from many surprising sources. My book, The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, provides insights on screenplay writing andtips for imbuing characters with…

Top Movies About American Presidents

Top Movies About American Presidents

February is the time for two celebrations – Presidents’ Day and the Academy Awards. When writing a movie script, what better inspiration is there than someone who has attained the nation’s highest office? My book, The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, provides insights on writing screenplays and tips for imbuing characters with…