originally sent 14 Feb 2004— Well, the first script is finished, so I thought I’d update everyone on what I’ve discovered about how the TV & Film business works in LA. Over here they just call it “The Industry”. I’m concentrating on TV, so I need a minimum of two spec scripts for current TV […]

originally sent 4th February 2004— Max Headroom.Ultraviolet.Firefly. And now Keen Eddie. Keen Eddie was a mid-season pickup for Fox last year. That means thirteen episodes. Seven were aired before it was cancelled. It’s also been shown in the UK. (Sky One in a graveyard slot, for those that are interested. Sunday afternoon. Filler material.) All […]

Originally posted 22nd Jan 2004— – An undrinkable beer exists, and its name is Bud Dry– A kerb painted red is the US equivalent of a double yellow line– Everyone in Los Angeles is working on a screenplay or is in a band– Parking on a red-painted kerb will cost you sixty-five dollars– A microwave […]

I finally cracked my problem with the Enterprise plot breakdown last night. It was a matter of reconciling inner and outer conflict, as recommended in all the best screenwriting books. Only once T’pol is able to come to terms with the fact that she’s metaphorically gay can she work out how to destroy the monster […]

Gah. Haven’t posted a thing on the blog for a couple of weeks. This must stop. Lest Stuart Perry decide that it’s Karma Payback Time and swing by for a drive-by commenting, I have a new plan. Reprints. As popularised by Danny Stack, the plan is a simple one. Should I not have anything interesting […]