Bloodlist According to their website, Bloodlist is a platform that champions unproduced horror, thriller, dark comedy, science fiction, psychological drama, and dark fantasy screenplays. Previous scripts that have gone into production include Severance, Black Swan, and The Autopsy of Jane…
October resource round up: Horror edition
Writing an anti hero
Writing an anti hero Who do you think of when you hear the word “anti hero?” For me, it’s Bojack from Bojack Horseman. This protagonist isn’t exactly what you can call heroic; he’s selfish, makes bad decisions, and leaves a…
The myth of the tortured artist
Do you feel you have to suffer for your art? The myth of the tortured artist has been around for a very, very long time. Hemingway struggled with alcohol abuse. Van Gogh suffered bouts of mania. Slyvia Plath tragically died…
How does character motivation affect a story’s plot?
How does character motivation affect a story’s plot? We’ve chatted before about creating compelling character arcs; to boil it down, you essentially have to design a series of events that is challenging and compels characters to change. Specifically, you need…
How to write a screenplay
How to write a screenplay When I first started writing screenplays, I felt like I’d entered a whole new world. I’d been writing novels for many years, but screenwriting came with its own set of standards, conventions, and expectations. I…