# screenwriter (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover screenwriter. Page: Feed: --- ## [Who’s More Human Than a Child? Noah Hawley on Wendy, Humanity, and the Expanding World of “Alien: Earth”](https://www.motionpictures.org/2026/08/whos-more-human-than-a-child-noah-hawley-on-wendy-humanity-and-the-expanding-world-of-alien-earth/) _2026-08-20 · babrams · Motion Picture Association_ lien: Earth" creator Noah Hawley breaks down expanding the franchise beyond the Xenomorph, turning Earth into a haunted house, exploring AI and humanity through Wendy, and creating the season's most unsettling new creature: the Eye Midge. The post Who’s More Human Than a Child? Noah Hawley on Wendy, Humanity, and the Expanding World of “Alien: Earth” appeared first on Motion Picture Association . ## [Dan Fogelman on Redemption, Reunion, and Reinventing “Paradise”](https://www.motionpictures.org/2026/08/dan-fogelman-on-redemption-reunion-and-reinventing-paradise/) _2026-08-19 · babrams · Motion Picture Association_ “Paradise” creator Dan Fogelman discusses the bold gamble of centering Season 2's premiere on Shailene Woodley’s Annie, the loneliness and human connection driving the story, Sinatra’s redemption arc, and the mysteries setting up Season 3. The post Dan Fogelman on Redemption, Reunion, and Reinventing “Paradise” appeared first on Motion Picture Association . ## [Inside “Beef” Creator Lee Sung Jin’s Twisty Blueprint: Rise-Fall Graphs, Wealth Wars & Human Frailty](https://www.motionpictures.org/2026/08/inside-beef-creator-lee-sung-jins-twisty-blueprint-rise-fall-graphs-wealth-wars-human-frailty/) _2026-08-19 · babrams · Motion Picture Association_ “Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin takes us inside the making of the Emmy-nominated second season, revealing how country club culture, wealth disparity, real-life experiences, and painstaking “story math” helped shape the interconnected lives of its deeply flawed characters. The post Inside “Beef” Creator Lee Sung Jin’s Twisty Blueprint: Rise-Fall Graphs, Wealth Wars & Human Frailty appeared first on… ## [How Director Hanelle M. Culpepper Turned “Paradise” Finale “Exodus” Into an Emmy-Worthy Epic](https://www.motionpictures.org/2026/08/how-director-hanelle-m-culpepper-turned-paradise-finale-exodus-into-an-emmy-worthy-epic/) _2026-08-18 · babrams · Motion Picture Association_ Emmy-nominated director Hanelle M. Culpepper takes us inside "Paradise" finale “Exodus,” revealing how she balanced massive crowd scenes, emotional reunions, and visual spectacle to create one of television's most ambitious and moving episodes. The post How Director Hanelle M. Culpepper Turned “Paradise” Finale “Exodus” Into an Emmy-Worthy Epic appeared first on Motion Picture Association . ## [“Hacks” Co-Creator and Co-Showrunner Jen Statsky on Giving “Hacks” the Perfect Last Laugh](https://www.motionpictures.org/2026/08/hacks-co-creator-and-co-showrunner-jen-statsky-on-giving-hacks-the-perfect-last-laugh/) _2026-08-18 · babrams · Motion Picture Association_ As "Hacks" closes the curtain on Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels' remarkable journey, co-creator Jen Statsky reflects on the show's emotional finale, record-setting Emmy success. The post “Hacks” Co-Creator and Co-Showrunner Jen Statsky on Giving “Hacks” the Perfect Last Laugh appeared first on Motion Picture Association . ## [How “The Wrong Girls” Writer/Director Dylan Meyer Captured the B-Sides of Los Angeles With Kristen Stewart & Alia Shawkat](https://www.motionpictures.org/2026/08/how-the-wrong-girls-writer-director-dylan-meyer-captured-the-b-sides-of-los-angeles-with-kristen-stewart-alia-shawkat/) _2026-08-17 · babrams · Motion Picture Association_ Writer-director Dylan Meyer discusses making "The Wrong Girls," her punk-inspired, neo-noir-inflected ode to Los Angeles starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat, and why shooting with a 95% local crew made her feature debut especially meaningful. The post How “The Wrong Girls” Writer/Director Dylan Meyer Captured the B-Sides of Los Angeles With Kristen Stewart & Alia Shawkat appeared first on… ## [An Incredible Light: Hollywood Remembers Hayden Panettiere](https://www.motionpictures.org/2026/08/an-incredible-light-hollywood-remembers-hayden-panettiere/) _2026-08-17 · babrams · Motion Picture Association_ Hayden Panettiere, the beloved star of "Heroes," "Nashville," and the "Scream" franchise, is being remembered by co-stars, friends, and fans following her death at 36, with moving tributes celebrating her talent, resilience, warmth, and enduring impact. The post An Incredible Light: Hollywood Remembers Hayden Panettiere appeared first on Motion Picture Association . ## [Robert Downey Jr.’s Dr. Doom Finally Speaks in New “Avengers: Doomsday” Trailer](https://www.motionpictures.org/2026/08/robert-downey-jr-s-dr-doom-finally-speaks-in-new-avengers-doomsday-trailer/) _2026-08-17 · babrams · Motion Picture Association_ A powerful new "Avengers: Doomsday" trailer offers the longest look yet at Robert Downey Jr.'s Dr. Doom, with Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm recounting the tragedy that transformed Victor von Doom from a brilliant friend into one of Marvel's most formidable villains. The post Robert Downey Jr.’s Dr. Doom Finally Speaks in New “Avengers: Doomsday” Trailer appeared first on Motion Picture Association . ## [The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, August 17, 2026](https://screenwritingrocks.substack.com/p/the-screenwriters-weekly-news-wrap-4b2) _2026-08-17 · Chris Lanning · ScreenwritingRx Screenwriting News Substack_ I skim the trades, so you don’t have to. ## [The Eight Layers of Crossovers](https://shareecesscreens.substack.com/p/the-eight-layers-of-crossovers) _2026-08-14 · Shareece 🎬✒️ · Shareece's Screens_ Journey To Project Universe - 005 ## [Open coordination for humans & AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DpN26RNrmBAY) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Shared schemas and CLI tooling to validate, route, and audit human-agent workflows. ## [“The Odyssey” Sails Across 20,000 Screens in China While “Spider-Man” Swings to New Heights](https://www.motionpictures.org/2026/08/the-odyssey-sails-across-20000-screens-in-china-while-spider-man-swings-to-new-heights/) _2026-08-14 · babrams · Motion Picture Association_ Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has arrived in China with Nolan, Emma Thomas, Matt Damon, and Charlize Theron helping launch the epic abroad, while "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continues its extraordinary box office run and record-setting success. The post “The Odyssey” Sails Across 20,000 Screens in China While “Spider-Man” Swings to New Heights appeared first on Motion Picture Association . ## [The City of Love: How Production Designer Claire Bennett Made Los Angeles the Heart of “Nobody Wants This”](https://www.motionpictures.org/2026/08/the-city-of-love-how-claire-bennett-made-los-angeles-the-heart-of-nobody-wants-this/) _2026-08-13 · babrams · Motion Picture Association_ Production designer Claire Bennett helped make Los Angeles a star of Netflix's "Nobody Wants This." She discusses using real neighborhoods, businesses, and character-driven locations to create the warm, authentic world that surrounds Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's beloved romance. The post The City of Love: How Production Designer Claire Bennett Made Los Angeles the Heart of “Nobody Wants This”… ## [The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, August 10, 2026](https://screenwritingrocks.substack.com/p/the-screenwriters-weekly-news-wrap-8d4) _2026-08-10 · Chris Lanning · ScreenwritingRx Screenwriting News Substack_ I skim the trades, so you don’t have to. ## [Why Project Universe? And Why Me?](https://shareecesscreens.substack.com/p/why-project-universe-and-why-me) _2026-08-04 · Shareece 🎬✒️ · Shareece's Screens_ STUDIO A - 005 ## [The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, August 3, 2026](https://screenwritingrocks.substack.com/p/the-screenwriters-weekly-news-wrap-c2e) _2026-08-03 · Chris Lanning · ScreenwritingRx Screenwriting News Substack_ I skim the trades, so you don’t have to. ## [Yes, you owe Tasha St. Patrick an apology, but you also owe Courtney A. Kemp one too!](https://shareecesscreens.substack.com/p/yes-you-owe-tasha-st-patrick-an-apology) _2026-08-01 · Shareece 🎬✒️ · Shareece's Screens_ ON THE CUT - 006 ## [It's not goodbye, it's smell you later.](https://lsgreenwood.substack.com/p/its-not-goodbye-its-smell-you-later) _2026-07-31 · Lauren Greenwood · CUT TO: Writing a Movie_ I'm taking a hiatus for the month of August to write and recharge. Here's a curated list of how-tos to tide you over. ## [The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, July 27, 2026](https://screenwritingrocks.substack.com/p/the-screenwriters-weekly-news-wrap-c66) _2026-07-27 · Chris Lanning · ScreenwritingRx Screenwriting News Substack_ I skim the trades, so you don’t have to ## [Against all odds, I'm directing my first feature film](https://lsgreenwood.substack.com/p/against-all-odds-im-directing-my) _2026-07-24 · Lauren Greenwood · CUT TO: Writing a Movie_ An ode to writing cheques and then cashing them with your ass. ## [The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, July 20, 2026](https://screenwritingrocks.substack.com/p/the-screenwriters-weekly-news-wrap-be4) _2026-07-20 · Chris Lanning · ScreenwritingRx Screenwriting News Substack_ I skim the trades, so you don’t have to. ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ln74cwRzUcOq) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Go easy on yourself: Writing a film you can actually shoot](https://lsgreenwood.substack.com/p/go-easy-on-yourself-writing-a-film) _2026-07-17 · Lauren Greenwood · CUT TO: Writing a Movie_ Writing a screenplay with a lower budget in mind actually helps you to tap into your creativity. And it sets you up for success. ## [ARE YOU SPENDING ALL YOUR TIME TRYING TO GET HORIZONTAL? TRY DOING IT VERTICAL!](https://gailemoss.substack.com/p/are-you-spending-all-your-time-trying) _2026-07-13 · Gail E. Moss · Gail E. Moss - With a Little Help From My Friends_ What are Verticals and why are many film makers going this direction? A chat with ReelShort and Autumn Rager. ## [The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for July 13, 2026](https://screenwritingrocks.substack.com/p/the-screenwriters-weekly-news-wrap-ce8) _2026-07-13 · Chris Lanning · ScreenwritingRx Screenwriting News Substack_ I skim the trades, so you don’t have to ## [The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, July 6, 2026](https://screenwritingrocks.substack.com/p/the-screenwriters-weekly-news-wrap-64b) _2026-07-06 · Chris Lanning · ScreenwritingRx Screenwriting News Substack_ I skim the trades, so you don’t have to ## [The Journey To Project Universe Part 4](https://shareecesscreens.substack.com/p/the-journey-to-project-universe-4) _2026-07-04 · Shareece 🎬✒️ · Shareece's Screens_ STUDIO A - 004 ## [Writing Your First Draft: A Screenwriter's Guide](https://lsgreenwood.substack.com/p/pants-or-plots-writing-your-first) _2026-07-03 · Lauren Greenwood · CUT TO: Writing a Movie_ In which I weigh the pros and cons of writing a first draft script with the pantsing vs. plotting approaches. ## [Afrophoria Media](https://shareecesscreens.substack.com/p/afrophoria-media) _2026-06-30 · Shareece 🎬✒️ · Shareece's Screens_ The type of media you should be consuming - WORLD OF STORIES - 004 ## [The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, June 29, 2026](https://screenwritingrocks.substack.com/p/the-screenwriters-weekly-news-wrap-413) _2026-06-29 · Chris Lanning · ScreenwritingRx Screenwriting News Substack_ I skim the trades, so you don’t have to. ## [Study Hall: The Chi S8 EP5](https://shareecesscreens.substack.com/p/study-hall-the-chi-s8-ep5) _2026-06-21 · Shareece 🎬✒️ · Shareece's Screens_ ON THE CUT - 004 - 5 Things I Learned From This Episode As A Screenwriter ## [The movie you write isn't the movie you see.](https://lsgreenwood.substack.com/p/the-movie-you-write-isnt-the-movie) _2026-06-19 · Lauren Greenwood · CUT TO: Writing a Movie_ You did it! You wrote a movie! Now someone is directing it and producing it and WOW! You've never been HAPPIER until... ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Drypu07WGK7q) _2026-06-19 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Study Hall: Black Actors From The South You Should Know About](https://shareecesscreens.substack.com/p/study-hall-black-actors-sbs) _2026-06-17 · Shareece 🎬✒️ · Shareece's Screens_ ON THE CUT - 004 - Texas Edition - Southern Black Storytelling ## [The Screenwriter’s Weekly News Wrap-up for Monday, June 15, 2026](https://screenwritingrocks.substack.com/p/the-screenwriters-weekly-news-wrap-b7c) _2026-06-15 · Chris Lanning · ScreenwritingRx Screenwriting News Substack_ I skim the trades, so you don’t have to. ## [Study Hall: Power Book III: Raising Kanan - S5 EP 1](https://shareecesscreens.substack.com/p/study-hall-3) _2026-06-13 · Shareece 🎬✒️ · Shareece's Screens_ ON THE CUT - 003 - 5 Things I Learned From This Episode As A Screenwriter ## [Character Minds: Awkward, Beautiful, and Complicated](https://shareecesscreens.substack.com/p/character-minds1) _2026-06-12 · Shareece 🎬✒️ · Shareece's Screens_ Black Women On Screen - 002 ## [How to deal with disappointment as a screenwriter](https://lsgreenwood.substack.com/p/how-to-deal-with-disappointment-as) _2026-06-05 · Lauren Greenwood · CUT TO: Writing a Movie_ I got a big wet raspberry in the face last week. Here's how I deal with disappointment as a screenwriter in the hopes that it'll make it easier for you too. ## [Introducing Louisiana: A Musical Drama Series](https://shareecesscreens.substack.com/p/introducing-louisiana-a-musical-drama) _2026-06-03 · Shareece 🎬✒️ · Shareece's Screens_ A Project Universe Story - A REN Original Series ## [Why I don't write eight hours a day](https://lsgreenwood.substack.com/p/why-i-dont-write-eight-hours-a-day) _2026-05-29 · Lauren Greenwood · CUT TO: Writing a Movie_ Or, a realistic look at being an artist and a parent and/or caregiver with bills to pay. ## [Putting that Final Spit-shine on your Screenplay](https://lsgreenwood.substack.com/p/a-new-approach-to-polishing-your) _2026-05-22 · Lauren Greenwood · CUT TO: Writing a Movie_ Making micro-edits to your "finished" screenplay will always make it a better read. Here's my proposal for polishing like you're about to shoot your script. ## [Meet the Empress of TV Movies: An Interview with Christine Conradt](https://lsgreenwood.substack.com/p/interview-with-the-empress-of-tv) _2026-05-15 · Lauren Greenwood · CUT TO: Writing a Movie_ She's written, directed and produced well over a hundred TV movies. What's her secret? Let's find out... ## [Screenplay contest deadlines for procrastinators, and the one I won!](https://gailemoss.substack.com/p/screenplay-contest-deadlines-for) _2026-05-14 · Gail E. Moss · Gail E. Moss - With a Little Help From My Friends_ Liverpool, UK known for The Beatles and me, (amongst other things). ## [The Types of Thrills for Writing Horror/Thriller Films](https://lsgreenwood.substack.com/p/an-exhaustive-list-of-the-types-of) _2026-05-08 · Lauren Greenwood · CUT TO: Writing a Movie_ Ever sit down to write a thriller or horror film and completely forget the ways that exist to freak people out? Me too. Allow me to solve that problem for us both... ## [Why Accuracy Fails Actors](https://tenminutetimetravel.substack.com/p/why-accuracy-fails-actors) _2026-03-25 · Dr. Barbara · » TEN MINUTE TIME TRAVEL_ (And Screenwriters Too). ## [The Book Is Live: For Those Actors and Screenwriters Who Want To Go Deeper Than Surface Research](https://tenminutetimetravel.substack.com/p/the-book-is-live-for-those-actors) _2026-03-17 · Dr. Barbara · » TEN MINUTE TIME TRAVEL_ Written for creatives who want historical work to feel lived, not just researched. ## [RICH TALARICO - The Man Behind AY- AY- Ron](https://gailemoss.substack.com/p/rich-talarico-the-man-behind-ay-ay) _2026-03-15 · Gail E. Moss · Gail E. Moss - With a Little Help From My Friends_ Creator of the one of the funniest sketches of all time, Rich Talarico, writer, anti-piracy advocate, and so much more. ## [The Women’s List for Screenwriters With Jan Kimbrough and Nashville Writer Melissa Sheridan](https://gailemoss.substack.com/p/the-womens-list-for-screenwriters) _2026-02-24 · Gail E. Moss · Gail E. Moss - With a Little Help From My Friends_ Women helping women in the entertainment industry and one local woman finding success in screenwriting. ## [Why Even Good Screenwriters Need Followers](https://gailemoss.substack.com/p/why-even-good-screenwriters-need) _2026-02-01 · Gail E. Moss · Gail E. Moss - With a Little Help From My Friends_ Phil Hudson and Kevin Lewandowski tell how us how Rook Digital Marketing can help. ## [🎬 New Video: Preparing Historical Roles — How To Build Authentic Characters From Real History](https://tenminutetimetravel.substack.com/p/preparing-historical-roles-video) _2025-11-20 · Dr. Barbara · » TEN MINUTE TIME TRAVEL_ In this 2-minute video, Dr Barbara introduces Preparing Historical Roles — a calm, evidence-based method that helps actors and screenwriters prepare historical and biographical roles with clarity and emotional truth. ## [Christopher Lockhart, WME's Story Editor, on “THE INSIDE PITCH” and Script-Com Panelists Christine Conradt & Bob Saenz Talk Hallmark.](https://gailemoss.substack.com/p/christopher-lockhart-wmes-story-editor) _2025-11-03 · Gail E. Moss · Gail E. Moss - With a Little Help From My Friends_ This is a jam packed issue with must read info, don't miss any of it. ## [Talking with Micheal Jamin, Author, TV Writer and Showrunner. Also TSA and Me.](https://gailemoss.substack.com/p/talking-with-micheal-jamin-author) _2025-10-01 · Gail E. Moss · Gail E. Moss - With a Little Help From My Friends_ Michael Jamin on writing for TV, books, and social media. Then scroll down to learn about my involvement with TSA in Nashville and how they are affecting screenwriters. ## [Kelly Frazier, the right producer for "The Wrong Paris" and "Bob Trevino Likes It"](https://gailemoss.substack.com/p/kelly-frazier-the-right-producer) _2025-09-16 · Gail E. Moss · Gail E. Moss - With a Little Help From My Friends_ Producer, writer and director, Kelly Frazier talks about her latest movies, and more. Then scroll down to "Holler and Prosper" from new author Earl Bentley with some help from comedian Terry Shepard.