Will Smith talks Story with Michael Hauge, and Laura Leigh Clarke

Will Smith talks Story with Michael Hauge, and Laura Leigh Clarke

“The First Ever ONLINE Screenwriting and Storytelling Conference, JUNE 15 – 24” Hi, Eric Edson here. Wanted to let you in on something very special… My dear friend MICHAEL HAUGE just interviewed his longtime client WILL SMITH about Will’s insights into STORY.  Our producer for the upcoming (VIRTUALLY) EVERYTHING STORY event, the amazing Laura Leigh Clarke,…

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…

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…

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…

Eric Edson’s Screenwriting Book Now Available in Chinese

Eric Edson’s Screenwriting Book Now Available in Chinese

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 28th, 2014, Los Angeles, CA: In an effort to help screenwriters around the world improve their craft Eric Edson, a career screenwriter and university professor, has announced that his best-selling book, The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, has now been published in Chinese. The Chinese version of The Story Solution provides…

Use St. Patrick as Inspiration for Your Hero’s Actions

Use St. Patrick as Inspiration for Your Hero’s Actions

Dear Friends, Aspiring screenwriters must accustom themselves to looking everywhere for inspiration when it comes to developing a believable story arc for their hero. What are the qualities that make a hero heroic, and how can you create a persona that takes on a life of its own beyond the story itself? The yearly over-the-top observation of…

Write from the heart this Valentine’s Day with The Story Solution

Write from the heart this Valentine’s Day with The Story Solution

Dear Friends, Use Valentine’s Day to Inspire Your Hero’s Actions Valentine’s Day is so full of love and thoughtfulness that you can hardly turn around without hearing about some grand heroic act someone has committed for a loved one. Today’s media-genic heroes are saving lives, donating organs, stopping people from committing suicide, and rescuing babies…

4 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Will Make You A Better Writer

4 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Will Make You A Better Writer

Written by Jeff Peters Writing is an essential skill, but it’s one that many people don’t cultivate. Fortunately, there are a few simple things that an individual can do every day to strengthen their writing skills, from reading to discontinuing the use of spellcheck. These minor lifestyle changes can help you become a better writer: 1….

5 Actions Screenwriters Can Take To Get A Jump Start On The New Year

5 Actions Screenwriters Can Take To Get A Jump Start On The New Year

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…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Eric Edson Spotlights Three TV Writing Consultants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Eric Edson Spotlights Three TV Writing Consultants

LOS ANGELES, CA – August 28, 2013 – Eric Edson, author of the scriptwriting book The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, knows that creative screenwriting and TV scripting can be much more difficult than they appear. He advises up-and-coming television writers to learn as much as possible about their chosen industry before…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Eric Edson Recommends Three Valuable Screenwriting Websites Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Eric Edson Recommends Three Valuable Screenwriting Websites Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA, March 19, 2013 – Screenwriting is a meticulous craft involving the use of all five senses to create compelling stories on the big screen. To hone their scriptwriting skills, existing and aspiring writers make the most of online educational resources. Many writers are simply unaware of the valuable writing resources available on the…