Drawn from nearly 100 Black List writers, Scott Myers reveals the craft secrets and industry wisdom that turn great scripts into Hollywood's most wanted.
Date: Saturday, April 11th
Time: 14:00 to 15:10
Room: Tuke Hall
Filmed: YES
Since 2005, the annual Black List has been the gold standard in revealing what Hollywood development executives look for in a screenplay. But who has time to read the 70+ scripts which are named to the list every year?
Scott Myers does! Since 2008, he has interviewed nearly 100 Black List writers as part of his blog’s Go Into The Story series. These conversations involve a deep dive into each writer’s Black List script, everything from story concept to writing process, character development to scene construction.
In this session, Scott reveals 12 insights Black List writers have shared with him in these in-depth discussions, tips you can use to inform and inspire your writing. Who knows? Maybe next year, Scott will interview you when your script lands on the annual Black List!
Speakers In This Session
Megan Halpern // Senior VP of The Black List
Megan Halpern is a powerhouse producer and creative executive who champions bold new voices while shaping film, TV, and podcast storytelling from development to launch.
Scott Myers // Screenwriter, Blogger, and Educator
Scott Myers, screenwriter with 30+ Hollywood credits, best-selling author of The Protagonist’s Journey, and host of GoIntoTheStory, inspires writers globally.
