Hello Writers All, We have many reasons to express gratitude during the holiday season, but have you considered all the reasons you’ve got for being grateful you’re a writer? Writing can be a challenging career, with lots of ups and downs. But be it a good writing day or bad — don’t forget to STOP,…
Hello Writers All, Often I’m asked “Eric, how can I find a career as a professional screenwriter?” A fair question. And it deserves a straight answer. So here’s my take. Forging a career as a pro screenwriter is quite simple, actually. There are only three steps required. FIRST, you must find within a smoldering passion…
Hello Writers All, As good ole 2019 comes scampering to a close, it’s well worthwhile for all of us to look back on what we’ve undertaken and accomplished this year as writers. Here is a quick look at some of the highlights for The Story Solution in 2019: We hit AMAZON CHINA’s #1 RANKING for Film and TV books multiple…
Hello Writers All, The first moment it hits you that you might want to write a screenplay, you quickly realize it’s time to get busy learning the elements of screen story structure, character, and scene development. Understanding these concepts is essential for the job. But also, never forget the one basic reason why so many…
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…
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 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…
