John and Craig talk about what screenwriters can learn from the structure of classical music, then invite journalist Scott Tobias on to discuss how day-and-date video-on-demand releases make it hard to know how indie films are doing, individually and as a group.
Psych 101
Beware of miserable success
I really like Dan Harmon’s advice to young writers in the sidebar to THR’s showrunner feature.
Wait for it
Robin Sloan wonders whether all-at-once seasons like House of Cards work against the shows by denying viewers the joy of anticipation.
TV writer on set
Dara Resnick Creasey writes about her first time being the [staff writer on set]