Scott Myers
@gointothestory.bsky.social
Author (#1 Amazon Best Seller in Film & TV, "The Protagonist's Journey"), Screenwriter (K-9, Alaska, Trojan War), Host (http://GoIntoTheStory.com, official Black List screenwriting blog), Associate Professor of screenwriting (DePaul University film school)
The Importance of Character Names: A well-chosen character name can reflect their personality. Tips on how to do precisely that. gointothestory.blcklst.com/the-importan... #screenwriting #writing
January 17, 2026 at 6:14 AM
The Importance of Character Names: A well-chosen character name can reflect their personality. Tips on how to do precisely that. gointothestory.blcklst.com/the-importan... #screenwriting #writing
Humanize Your Nemesis: We don’t need to *sympathize* with an Antagonist, but if we *empathize* with them, that makes for a more compelling character. gointothestory.blcklst.com/humanize-you... #screenwriting #writing
January 17, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Humanize Your Nemesis: We don’t need to *sympathize* with an Antagonist, but if we *empathize* with them, that makes for a more compelling character. gointothestory.blcklst.com/humanize-you... #screenwriting #writing
Script Analysis: “Loving” (2016) — Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
January 16, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Script Analysis: “Loving” (2016) — Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
Page One: “Sing” (2016), written by Garth Jennings
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Page One: “Sing” (2016), written by Garth Jennings
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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Spec Script Deal: "The Last Fix". Plot: A heartfelt comedy about a Boston political fixer who discovers he only has six months to live. Writer: Chuck MacLean. Buyer: Netflix. www.patreon.com/posts/148172... #Hollywood #movies #screenwriting
January 16, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Spec Script Deal: "The Last Fix". Plot: A heartfelt comedy about a Boston political fixer who discovers he only has six months to live. Writer: Chuck MacLean. Buyer: Netflix. www.patreon.com/posts/148172... #Hollywood #movies #screenwriting
How They Write A Script: David Lynch. Reflections on the craft from the visionary filmmaker on such movies as Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, Mulholland Drive, Twin Peaks. His 70-scene theory of screenwriting. gointothestory.blcklst.com/how-they-wri... #screenwriting #writing
January 16, 2026 at 12:41 AM
How They Write A Script: David Lynch. Reflections on the craft from the visionary filmmaker on such movies as Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, Mulholland Drive, Twin Peaks. His 70-scene theory of screenwriting. gointothestory.blcklst.com/how-they-wri... #screenwriting #writing
Larry L. King: “Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts.” gointothestory.blcklst.com/on-writing-f... #writing #screenwriting
January 15, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Larry L. King: “Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts.” gointothestory.blcklst.com/on-writing-f... #writing #screenwriting
Page One: “Peter Hujar’s Day” (2025), written by Ira Sachs, book by Linda Rosenkranz
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Page One: “Peter Hujar’s Day” (2025), written by Ira Sachs, book by Linda Rosenkranz
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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Script Analysis: “Trainwreck” (2-15) — Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Script Analysis: “Trainwreck” (2-15) — Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
Page One: “The Long Walk” (2025), screenplay by JT Mollner, based on the novel by Stephen King
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Page One: “The Long Walk” (2025), screenplay by JT Mollner, based on the novel by Stephen King
Read the screenplay here.
gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-the... #movies #screenwriting
Read the screenplay here.
gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-the... #movies #screenwriting
Spec Script Deal: "The Cage". Described as a "cop film." Genre: Action Thriller. Writers: Chris Grillot and Malcolm Badewitz. Buyer: Netflix. www.patreon.com/posts/148172... #Hollywood #movies #screenwriting
January 14, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Spec Script Deal: "The Cage". Described as a "cop film." Genre: Action Thriller. Writers: Chris Grillot and Malcolm Badewitz. Buyer: Netflix. www.patreon.com/posts/148172... #Hollywood #movies #screenwriting
"Terrific scenes are the coin of the screenwriting realm." Screenwriter John Hill and characteristics of great scene construction. gointothestory.blcklst.com/screenwritin... #screenwriting
January 13, 2026 at 5:38 AM
"Terrific scenes are the coin of the screenwriting realm." Screenwriter John Hill and characteristics of great scene construction. gointothestory.blcklst.com/screenwritin... #screenwriting
Having trouble getting to Fade Out? Go public with a due date for your scripted project. Make yourself accountable! gointothestory.blcklst.com/dumb-little-... #creativity #productivity #screenwriting #writing
January 12, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Having trouble getting to Fade Out? Go public with a due date for your scripted project. Make yourself accountable! gointothestory.blcklst.com/dumb-little-... #creativity #productivity #screenwriting #writing
Ken Kesey: “One of the dumbest things you were ever taught was to write what you know. Because what you know is usually dull." gointothestory.blcklst.com/on-writing-e... #writing
January 12, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Ken Kesey: “One of the dumbest things you were ever taught was to write what you know. Because what you know is usually dull." gointothestory.blcklst.com/on-writing-e... #writing
Page One: “A Simple Favor” (2018), screenplay by Jessica Sharzer, based upon the novel by Darcey Bell
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Page One: “A Simple Favor” (2018), screenplay by Jessica Sharzer, based upon the novel by Darcey Bell
Read the screenplay here.
gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-a-s... #movies #screenwriting
Read the screenplay here.
gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-a-s... #movies #screenwriting
Do you write “high concept” stories or not? And just generally, what are your thoughts about “high concept” movies? gointothestory.blcklst.com/do-you-write... #movies #screenwriting #writing
January 12, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Do you write “high concept” stories or not? And just generally, what are your thoughts about “high concept” movies? gointothestory.blcklst.com/do-you-write... #movies #screenwriting #writing
If you participated in the 2025 Black List Word Cloud Challenge, check here to see if you're a winner! www.patreon.com/posts/148000... #screenwriting #writing
January 12, 2026 at 4:37 AM
If you participated in the 2025 Black List Word Cloud Challenge, check here to see if you're a winner! www.patreon.com/posts/148000... #screenwriting #writing
“Think of each paragraph of scene description as an individual camera shot.” A contemporary screenwriting approach on directing the action through lines and paragraphs without using camera shots and directing jargon. gointothestory.blcklst.com/action-writi... #screenwriting #writing
January 12, 2026 at 2:07 AM
“Think of each paragraph of scene description as an individual camera shot.” A contemporary screenwriting approach on directing the action through lines and paragraphs without using camera shots and directing jargon. gointothestory.blcklst.com/action-writi... #screenwriting #writing
7 Character Development Keys: Putting flesh on the bones of the old adage "Character = Plot." gointothestory.blcklst.com/7-character-... #screenwriting #writing
January 11, 2026 at 10:41 PM
7 Character Development Keys: Putting flesh on the bones of the old adage "Character = Plot." gointothestory.blcklst.com/7-character-... #screenwriting #writing
Script Analysis: “A Monster Calls” (2016) — Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
January 11, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Script Analysis: “A Monster Calls” (2016) — Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
Page One: “Silkwood” (1983), written by Nora Ephron & Alice Arlen
Read the screenplay here,.
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Read the screenplay here,.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Page One: “Silkwood” (1983), written by Nora Ephron & Alice Arlen
Read the screenplay here,.
gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-sil... #movies #screenwriting
Read the screenplay here,.
gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-sil... #movies #screenwriting
You're welcome. There's more scripts to come!
Thank you so much for these. I've downloaded all of them. Was particularly looking forward to Chronology of Water.
January 11, 2026 at 1:27 AM
You're welcome. There's more scripts to come!
2025 Award Season Screenplays — 40 Total, 2 New Scripts: The Chronology of Water, Frankenstein. I've interviewed 100s of screenwriters. Almost all of them say reading scripts is key to learning the craft. www.patreon.com/posts/147921425 #movies #screenwriting
January 11, 2026 at 12:23 AM
2025 Award Season Screenplays — 40 Total, 2 New Scripts: The Chronology of Water, Frankenstein. I've interviewed 100s of screenwriters. Almost all of them say reading scripts is key to learning the craft. www.patreon.com/posts/147921425 #movies #screenwriting
Writing Goals: 2026. A series for writers to consider what we did in 2025 and will do in the new year. Today: Trust the Process. "The writer must learn to accept that every process is different and they are where they are for a reason." www.patreon.com/posts/147863... #screenwriting #writing
January 10, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Writing Goals: 2026. A series for writers to consider what we did in 2025 and will do in the new year. Today: Trust the Process. "The writer must learn to accept that every process is different and they are where they are for a reason." www.patreon.com/posts/147863... #screenwriting #writing
Save $9 on my book "The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling." It's an Amazon #1 Best Seller and rated 5 stars! 40+ endorsements from professional screenwriters, novelists, and academics. amazon.com/The-Protagon... #screenwriting #writing
January 10, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Save $9 on my book "The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling." It's an Amazon #1 Best Seller and rated 5 stars! 40+ endorsements from professional screenwriters, novelists, and academics. amazon.com/The-Protagon... #screenwriting #writing