Writing about Writing

You know the elevator pitch. But what about elevator coverage? It's a skill that takes you beyond "I liked it" when asked your opinion!

Your first 15 pages can make or break your script. Learn how to hook your audience fast—or risk their eternal boredom. 🔥🎬

How to make a movie that’s 2.5 hours long and still says nothing: a lesson in mid storytelling, starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan.

From stage to screen: How Wicked’s themes and characters evolve between the musical and the film adaptation.

Can MomTok survive this coverage report? Read on for my analysis of THE SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES, the best reality show in recent years.

A strong script doesn’t always make a strong film. Here's why a story's "why" matters more than anything else...

A musical, courtroom drama, and psychological thriller walk into a bar. The result is Folie à Deux, and it's better than the original Joker.

What works in the Heathers musical? What doesn't work in the original film? What makes both of them shine in their own ways? Read on to see!

There's a growing trend of depicting anxiety in family media. How can this help shape future generations for the better?

How would THE FALL GUY fare if submitted for coverage? Find out in this post, and gain some insight into the story analysis process!

The low point is the start of the most predictable part of a movie. What can you do to make it more effective?