“Theme” is a word screenwriters use without defining it clearly, but here’s a good way to think about it.
Writing Process
Screenwriting and the problem of evil
One of the joys of screenwriting is putting childhood terrors into words. But nihilism is not a crowd-pleaser.
Fake tears
In defense of fake tears and the emotional work screenwriters do.
Tales from the script
I’m interviewed in a new book about screenwriters’ experiences.