The Script Lab Blog Posts

An Open Letter to Press Screenings

randal@thescriptlab.com ({ga=rstevens}) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:48:26 GMT

Dear Press Screenings, I love you. Having said that, I hate you. Having said that, let me explain the dichotomy. You see, I love the Read more... (http://thescriptlab.com/apathy-first-draft/793-an-open-letter-to-press-screenings)

Wait here. Longer.

ched@thescriptlab.com ({ga=crickman}) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:31:41 GMT

"Ah, the life of a working actor, sit around and wait..." paraphrased from Johnny "Drama" Chase I like that show "Entourage." I liked Read more... (http://thescriptlab.com/not-bloody-likely/788-wait-here-longer)

The New Intro

leroy@thescriptlab.com ({ga=ljking}) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:28:15 GMT

A lot has happened since we last spoke. Mountains have moved. Tides have turned. Dispositions have improved. And if it isn't obvious enough, certain Read more... (http://thescriptlab.com/farm-animals-on-acid/787-the-new-intro)

Coheed, Cambria, and Characters

randal@thescriptlab.com ({ga=rstevens}) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:02:17 GMT

WARNING: This blog contains the musings of a HUGE nerd. Characters can be tricky. A big problem with a lot of amateur scripts I've Read more... (http://thescriptlab.com/apathy-first-draft/786-coheed-cambria-and-characters)

News of Secret People

kristinpeach@gmail.com ({ga=kphooker}) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:27:46 GMT

I have some stories for you to look at that aren't NEW, but they were new to me and possibly you. They're about secret people! Read more... (http://thescriptlab.com/brainchild-forest/780-news-of-secret-people)

Do Our Jobs for Us... Never Mind, Don't

ched@thescriptlab.com ({ga=crickman}) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:24:47 GMT

When you book an acting job (or really, I should say when you book a commercial, as those are the only "acting jobs" I'm familiar Read more... (http://thescriptlab.com/not-bloody-likely/779-do-our-jobs-for-us-never-mind-dont)

Here's Why You Write: 'Mirrors'

randal@thescriptlab.com ({ga=rstevens}) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:22:19 GMT

WARNING: This blog contains spoilers, but spoilers for a shitty movie, so maybe it's best that you read the spoilers instead of actually seeing Read more... (http://thescriptlab.com/apathy-first-draft/764-heres-why-you-write-mirrors)

News as Inspiration: Mostly Bad News

kristinpeach@gmail.com ({ga=kphooker}) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:59:00 GMT

I have two effed stories because it's an effed up world! And then I have one enlightening story for your pleasure. 1. Albinos Read more... (http://thescriptlab.com/brainchild-forest/757-news-as-inspiration-mostly-bad-news)

Know the Enemy

randal@thescriptlab.com ({ga=rstevens}) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:49:30 GMT

The idea for this blog came to me initially while I was typing last week's blog, "To Write, One Must Read Pt. 1." While that Read more... (http://thescriptlab.com/apathy-first-draft/752-know-the-enemy)

The Dreaded Second Draft

kristinpeach@gmail.com ({ga=kphooker}) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:13:12 GMT

When I'm reading someone else's screenplay, the idea of taking it into my own hands, editing it, and punching it up all seems easy. When Read more... (http://thescriptlab.com/brainchild-forest/750-the-dreaded-second-draft)