Hello Writers All, I launched my latest CSUN graduate course in screenwriting last night, to a room full of talented and eager students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree. I got home around midnight pretty wiped out… but glowing inside. I enjoy few things more than spending an evening with a bunch of plucky…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 16, 2018, Northridge, CA: Eric Edson, author of The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, will be a guest speaker on the panel “Navigating the Amazon: Building Your Author Platform” at the upcoming Santa Barbara Writers’ Conference. Since 1972, writers from around the world have gathered at this prestigious conference to…
Hello Writers All, Valentine’s Day is upon us, and while love is in the air, you may be thinking about creating some romance in your screenplay, too. It’s interesting that in many of the screenplays I read by newcomers, there’s very little romance, and few romantic relationships to be found. That’s a shame! Including a LOVE…
Hello Writers All, Consider this your personal invitation to participate in a series of live webinars with the newly formed Entertainment Industry Association of Consultants and Educators (eiACE). This is a non-profit organization, committed to elevating the art and craft of storytelling by bringing together the most highly-regarded, leading professionals in the field. They’ve designed this series…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 2nd, 2017, Los Angeles, CA: Eric Edson, author of the highly-acclaimed THE STORY SOLUTION: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, has completed a series of video interviews with the YouTube channel Film Courage that offer screenwriting tips for the online screenwriting community, Film Courage. In these interviews Eric provides aspiring screenplay writers some insights, inspiration and direction to help them develop…
Hello Writers All, below is the 4th interview with Film Courage. In the interview I discuss how all writers must give themselves permission to write badly. Access the full playlist of videos on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aB-n5GK7vKBNP1YkO7huQ
Hello Writers All, below is the 3rd interview with Film Courage. In the interview I discuss common mistakes new screenwriters make and how to avoid them. Access the full playlist of videos on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aB-n5GK7vKBNP1YkO7huQ
Hello Writers All, below is the 2nd recent interview with Film Courage. In the interview I discuss the various reasons why every writer should think about two careers. Access the full playlist of videos on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aB-n5GK7vKBNP1YkO7huQ
Hello Writers All, I wanted to share with you my recent interview with Film Courage. In the interview I discuss the importance of realistic expectations and perseverance to new as well as seasoned writers. I draw on my early career experiences to illustrate the reality of a typical screenwriter’s career arc and what one can expect…
What Is A Typical Career For A Working Screenwriter In Hollywood? by Professor Eric Edson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 03, 2017, Los Angeles: Eric Edson, author of The Story Solution, a how-to book on screenwriting and storytelling, was recently interviewed by Film Courage. In his recent interview with Film Courage, Professor Eric Edson recalls…
Hello everyone! This time of year is all about 4-leaf clover luck and tradition – people wearing green and throwing parties. You may find yourself getting pinched if you don’t wear your green! March is also known for “March Madness,” the college basketball tournament. Do you have a favorite team? At the Story Solution website…
Christmas is the perfect time to gather around the TV with family and watch a holiday film, but just what goes into creating the perfect festive film script? From atmospheric settings to the right mix of comedy, family bonding and quirky plot twists, here are three festive holiday films that have their own unique Christmas…
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