Sep 16 Love1 Grief and Plot Choices in ‘The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them’ By Susan Kouguell Screenwriting 101 The theme of grief prevails in this love story about the once happily married couple Conor (James McAvoy) and Eleanor…Read More
Aug 26 Love2 Modern Times, Metaphor and Visual Storytelling By Susan Kouguell Screenwriting 101 At the 2014 Locarno International Film Festival, Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times was shown accompanied by a live orchestra, the Orchestra…Read More
Aug 06 Love1 Indiana Jones and the Powerful Protagonist By Susan Kouguell Screenwriting 101 INT. JOCK’S PLANE - DUSK Indy relaxes and lies across the seat, a big smile on his face. One hand…Read More
Jul 25 Love1 The 14 Vital Points for Outlining Characters By Susan Kouguell Screenwriting 101 Readers must have a clear understanding of who your characters are and the reasons why they take the actions they…Read More
Jun 27 Love1 Top Five Scene Pacing Tips: How to Pace the Scene By Susan Kouguell Screenwriting 101 Whether you are writing a commercial or independent film and regardless of the genre, a successful screenplay requires good scene…Read More
May 27 Love3 Writing Diligence: Making Time To Write And Sticking To A Plan By Susan Kouguell Screenwriting 101 Let’s face it -- life can get in the way of writing. But when life isn’t getting in the way,…Read More
Apr 30 Love2 Ten Top Tips On Marketing Your Screenplay By Susan Kouguell Screenwriting 101 QUESTION How do you capture a film executive’s attention? ANSWER Write a brilliant screenplay. QUESTION I wrote a brilliant screenplay. …Read More
Apr 01 Love1 Rejected: Top 10 Screenwriting Pet Peeves By Susan Kouguell Screenwriting 101 Why Your Script is Getting Rejected There are many reasons why a script is rejected by industry folks -- often…Read More
Mar 03 Love1 The Pros, Cons, and Tips about Screenplay Competitions By Susan Kouguell Screenwriting 101 Whether your goal is to sell your script to Hollywood or to have your work considered for production by an…Read More