The West Wing

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Ace in the Hole: Aaron Sorkin Plays Molly’s Game

After decades as one of Hollywood’s most lauded screenwriters, Aaron Sorkin makes a play for directing with the high rolling…

6 years ago
  • First Draft

First Draft: Follow This Tested and True Rule Book to Explore the Reactions of Your Script’s Characters

In partnership with Creative Screenwriting and ScreenCraft, “First Draft” is a series on everything to do with screenwriting. So much of good storytelling…

7 years ago
  • MM Guide 2016
  • Screenwriting

Shtumi in the Spotlight: How to Turn an Info-Heavy Story into Riveting Drama

“That first draft must have been 300 pages.” If I had a nickel for every time someone’s said this to…

8 years ago