Dear Friends, Last year, I had the honor of speaking at STORY EXPO 2013, one of the best screenwriting events of the year in Los Angeles, CA. It was a pleasure to make so many new connections and new friends. I presented four seminars on two topics; “Cracking Screen Story Structure” and “14 Character Categories…
I wish all of our loyal fans a Happy Holiday Season, and hope that you find great inspiration for developing an exciting screenplay in 2014. A career in screenwriting can be a difficult path to take. Some screenwriters have ideas that just pop out of their heads, but have trouble honing them into a workable…
Dear Friends, I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. This time is usually spent with family and friends, appreciating the great abundance we have in our lives, but we screenwriters are never far away from the next story we are writing in our heads. For any aspiring screenplay writers out there, I want to…
“Aspiring authors should seek screenwriting tips from screenplay consultants…” In this first of a two-part article, Eric Edson puts the spotlight on three top feature screenplay consultants. In part two, Eric will also point out the strengths of three television and TV spec script consultants. Each blog reviews unique factors that scriptwriters trying to launch…
Growing up, the holiday I remember most vividly was the 4th of July. It meant family, food and a wonderful spectacle of the colors of fire in the night sky. It was a time to celebrate togetherness and it was for me, the experience of deep joy in the freedom of imagination. Over two hundred…
On Saturday, July 6th, 2013, Eric Edson will be speaking at the Alameda Writers Group. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear accomplished screenwriter, author and university professor Eric Edson speak about his completely new approach to cracking screen story structure. Eric will demonstrate the 23 interlocking actions used in every successful movie to create dynamic,…
“Creative screenwriting often requires an in-depth understanding of box office data…” Eric Edson’s book, The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, is an insider’s guide to TV writing and screenwriting tips. Aspiring writers looking for screenwriting books to jump start their careers will find that The Story Solution offers a completely new…
Los Angeles, CA January 7, 2013 – Eric Edson, author of The Story Solution, released a review of screenwriting software packages on his story writing blog. The review highlights various features, tools and resources. These programs increase productivity levels for TV screenwriters and scriptwriters. Included in his review are helpful points regarding the unique advantages of each…
“…Are you leveraging the immense power of screenwriting software?” In recent years, significant advancements in screenwriting software technology have enabled screenwriters all over the world to reach higher levels of productivity. Screenwriting software, in many respects, has set the standard for the industry by providing many shortcuts and formatting advantages for screenwriters at all levels….
November 9, 2012 – Northridge, CA – While there are many websites offering information on virtually every aspect of the screenwriting and TV writing process, Eric Edson has identified his 5 Favorite Online Screenplay Libraries. Each provides a slightly different focus and format, but each offers unique features and information that will be of interest to…
“When deadlines are looming, these screenwriting tips and resources can make all the difference.” Through his personal experience, Eric Edson believes having access to an extensive library of screenwriting resources is critical to the creative process. When deadlines are looming these resources can make all the difference. In this post, we will discuss Eric Edson’s five favorite online screenplay…
My Best Method for Dealing With the Dreaded W. B. To tell the truth, when I am already deep in the middle of a project “Writer’s Block” isn’t a tripwire for me. Getting my inner writer to shut the hell up is more my personal challenge at that stage. But I do have a super…
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