I recently shared an essay on Medium that breaks down why TOP GUN: MAVERICK is a MasterClass for storytellers in how to introduce your protagonist, which you can read here. Now, I want to share some thoughts on the original TOP GUN (written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps, Jr…

My debut novel PSALMS FOR THE END OF THE WORLD was released three months ago. Presented below are numerous images from cinema, history, science, even more own life that served as inspiration for the book’s tapestry of narratives and puzzle box mystery. No explanation has been provided. If you’ve read…

I have been a professional screenwriter for more than 15 years now, and have sold, developed, and/or had television produced in ten countries on three continents. In other words, I’ve had my share of experiences — good and bad. This story is one of them… Screenwriters, let me tell you…

It’s Thanksgiving Day here in Australia, where my family will be celebrating even though we no longer live in the United States. To mark the holiday, I thought I would share with you twenty works of art that I’m grateful for experiencing for the first time this year. 1. EVERYTHING…

There are so many aspects of Nora Ephron’s WHEN HARRY MET SALLY… script that deserve study by screenwriters and storytellers in general, but none more so than how Ephron spends the first act repeating the same meet cute — reversing who Harry and Sally are as people, to set up…

When “ANDOR” was announced, I think it’s fair to say that it was greeted with a generally unenthusiastic shrug by even the STAR WARS fans who think ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY is one of the best STAR WARS films ever produced. Andor, played by Diego Luna, was an…

Let me tell you my most embarrassing (and funny) Hollywood story, and, in doing so, provide you a valuable lesson in…well, nothing…except maybe how to avoid making a fool of yourself at film/TV industry parties. …

I’ve been a professional screenwriter for more than 15 years now, and have sold, developed, and/or had television produced in ten countries on three continents. As a result, my opinions about storytelling for screen are multitudinous. This is one of them… A fellow storyteller suggested to me that “THE BOYS”…

I have been a professional screenwriter for more than 15 years now, and have sold, developed, and/or had television produced in ten countries on three continents. In other words, I’ve had my share of experiences — good and bad. This story is one of them… Screenwriters, let me tell you…