writing screenplays

Eric Edson Provides Screenwriting Tips On Film Courage

ByThe Story Solution August 2, 2017December 1, 2022

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…

Eric Edson Presents: The Scariest Ghost Movies of All Time

ByThe Story Solution October 27, 2016December 1, 2022

At Halloween our thoughts turn to ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and all things frightening. Aspiring screenplay writers know that movie genres vary considerably, but spine-tingling ghost movies are one of the most entertaining areas to explore. If you are writing a movie script about a ghost story, you can take advantage of Halloween’s charged atmosphere…

MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

ByThe Story Solution October 26, 2016December 4, 2022

MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE HI everyone, Eric Edson here. Wanted to pass along something from my heart – how very proud I am to be associated with the publisher of my book The Story Solution: MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS. MWP is the largest specialty publisher in the world for books on screenwriting, TV writing,…

What Screenwriters Can Learn From Labor Day

ByThe Story Solution September 4, 2016December 21, 2022

Hi, everyone. Labor Day is just around the corner, and it marks the official transition from summer to fall for many of us. Although screenplay writers are never really far away from their work, it can sometimes be helpful to back off a bit on a holiday weekend like this one from all that obsessive…

Final Draft Writing Software Celebrates 25 Years of Extraordinary Service

ByThe Story Solution August 3, 2016December 2, 2022

The art of writing a screenplay can be challenging. The aspiring screenplay writer must overcome the stress of staring at a blank screen while waiting for ideas to strike, then grapple with characters, storylines, and dialogue to create a script that will hopefully catch the attention of Hollywood producers and resonate with viewing audiences. Then excitement builds at last…

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

ByThe Story Solution June 11, 2016December 21, 2022

“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,…

Don’t Summarize!

ByThe Story Solution May 18, 2016November 29, 2022

Below is a great article written by Michael Hauge. Don’t Summarize! A common weakness among all storytellers – screenwriters and novelists as well as marketers and presenters – is the tendency to summarize. When you write or tell a story, you are creating a movie in the mind of your readers or audiences. As they…

Your Romantic Screenplay Starts Here

ByThe Story Solution February 5, 2016December 21, 2022

With Valentine’s Day approaching, even the most cynical minds might find their thoughts drifting to romance. Shops and restaurants bombard us with symbols of love, and Hollywood is gearing up to release this year’s romantic movie offerings. On February 14th the theaters will fill up with singles and couples, either escaping their singledom with dreams…

The Story Solution Now A Best-Seller in China

ByThe Story Solution March 20, 2015December 21, 2022

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…

Top Movies About American Presidents

ByThe Story Solution February 19, 2015December 21, 2022

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…

Eric Edson To Provide Scriptwriting Tips At Story Expo 2014

ByThe Story Solution August 28, 2014December 1, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 27, 2014, 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. Accomplished screenwriter, professor and author of the best-selling…

ESSENTIAL SCREENWRITER’S HANDBOOK FEATURES ERIC EDSON

ByThe Story Solution April 17, 2014December 2, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Los Angeles, CA – April 17th, 2014. Eric Edson recently contributed as a writer on the “NOW WRITE!: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror” book series, edited by Laurie Lamson. The “NOW WRITE!” books have been heralded as an invaluable resource for accomplished and aspiring screenwriters and novelists seeking to write a screenplay. The book is currently…