ViewsLetter--When to flashback, How to split screen, Revise to sell

Dave Trottier's ViewsLetter

Two informative and useful articles plus an exciting workshop

Splitting the Screen

You've seen the split screen used in several films. For example, 500 Days of Summer, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill, Wall Street, Down with Love, and other movies. How do you format a split screen in a spec? Read more...

When to write a flashback

You may have been told that you shouldn’t use flashbacks. And you may be wondering, why not? After all, aren’t flashbacks valid writing tools? Read more....

Revise Your Script to Sell

Join me for a productive workshop aimed at improving your script until it is marketable. You not only receive tips, techniques, and principles to help you revise your script into a compelling work, but you will do it with the market in mind. This 4-week online workshop begins Nov. 16 and features specific advice, excerpts from scripts, and weekly feedback on your work. Read more....

A script evaluation that makes a difference

You've spent months writing your script and now you're eager to present it to prospective buyers. But is it ready? Considering the large time investment you've made (and are about to make selling it), it makes good sense to know where it stands in terms of content and marketing potential. And right now, evaluations are discounted.