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)
What pitfalls to avoid when writing a script? A list of 10 Dont’s… accompanied by a list of 10 Do’s. www.patreon.com/posts/what-p... #screenwriting #writing
November 30, 2025 at 7:11 AM
What pitfalls to avoid when writing a script? A list of 10 Dont’s… accompanied by a list of 10 Do’s. www.patreon.com/posts/what-p... #screenwriting #writing
Page One: “Eddington” (2025), written by Ari Aster
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Read the screenplay here.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Page One: “Eddington” (2025), written by Ari Aster
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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“I absolutely loved this book and will be using it as an essential tool for making my next script the best it can be.” – Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith (Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You, She's the Man, Ella Enchanted, The Ugly Truth). bit.ly/44qjPFO #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky
November 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“I absolutely loved this book and will be using it as an essential tool for making my next script the best it can be.” – Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith (Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You, She's the Man, Ella Enchanted, The Ugly Truth). bit.ly/44qjPFO #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky
Script Analysis: “First Man” (2018) — Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
November 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Script Analysis: “First Man” (2018) — Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
When introducing characters in a script, focus less on physical description, and more on their psychological nature and personality. "They're the kind of person who..." #screenwriting
November 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM
When introducing characters in a script, focus less on physical description, and more on their psychological nature and personality. "They're the kind of person who..." #screenwriting
Page One: “Belén” (2025), writer Laura Paredes and Dolores Fonzi & co-writer Agustina San Martín and Nicolás Britos, book by Ana Correa
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Page One: “Belén” (2025), writer Laura Paredes and Dolores Fonzi & co-writer Agustina San Martín and Nicolás Britos, book by Ana Correa
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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At the heart of your Protagonist’s story is this question: “Who am I?” Their journey through the plot provides the answer to their question of self-identity. #screenwriting
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
At the heart of your Protagonist’s story is this question: “Who am I?” Their journey through the plot provides the answer to their question of self-identity. #screenwriting
It's hard for me to believe, but it's true: 48 years ago, I had my first paying gig as a musician. That led to a stint as a stand-up comedian. And that led to screenwriting. But it all began on stage Thanksgiving 1978 at Jake's Abbey in Aspen, Colorado www.patreon.com/posts/144571...
48 Years Ago Tonight... | Go Into The Story
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November 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
It's hard for me to believe, but it's true: 48 years ago, I had my first paying gig as a musician. That led to a stint as a stand-up comedian. And that led to screenwriting. But it all began on stage Thanksgiving 1978 at Jake's Abbey in Aspen, Colorado www.patreon.com/posts/144571...
Fannie Hurst: “I’m not happy when I’m writing, but I’m more unhappy when I’m not.” gointothestory.blcklst.com/on-writing-c... #writing #screenwriting
November 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Fannie Hurst: “I’m not happy when I’m writing, but I’m more unhappy when I’m not.” gointothestory.blcklst.com/on-writing-c... #writing #screenwriting
Page One: “After the Hunt” (2025), written by Nora Garrett
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Page One: “After the Hunt” (2025), written by Nora Garrett
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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Reposted by Scott Myers
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
You may know Brad Ingelsby from two HBO TV series he created: Mare of Easttown and Task. I've known Brad since 2013 when we did a Go Into The Story interview. Fun fact: Brad had two scripts on the 2012 Black List. You can check out that interview here. www.patreon.com/posts/144498... #screenwriting
Go Into The Story Interview: Brad Ingelsby | Go Into The Story
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November 27, 2025 at 5:04 AM
You may know Brad Ingelsby from two HBO TV series he created: Mare of Easttown and Task. I've known Brad since 2013 when we did a Go Into The Story interview. Fun fact: Brad had two scripts on the 2012 Black List. You can check out that interview here. www.patreon.com/posts/144498... #screenwriting
Page One: "A Separation" (2011), written by Asghar Farhadi
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
www.patreon.com/posts/144498... #movies #screenwriting
Page One: "A Separation" (2011) | Go Into The Story
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November 27, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Page One: "A Separation" (2011), written by Asghar Farhadi
Read the screenplay here.
www.patreon.com/posts/144498... #movies #screenwriting
Read the screenplay here.
www.patreon.com/posts/144498... #movies #screenwriting
Go Into The Story Interview: My conversation with Max Taxe, 2022 Black List writer. "You’re going to need a lot of ideas, because the next conversation is always: what else do you have? What’s next?" gointothestory.blcklst.com/go-into-the-... #screenwriting
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Go Into The Story Interview: My conversation with Max Taxe, 2022 Black List writer. "You’re going to need a lot of ideas, because the next conversation is always: what else do you have? What’s next?" gointothestory.blcklst.com/go-into-the-... #screenwriting
If your characters are compelling, the plot engaging, the pacing tight, the emotion authentic, and the story concept strong, none of the so-called rules matter. The only thing that does is how your story plays on the page. #screenwriting
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
If your characters are compelling, the plot engaging, the pacing tight, the emotion authentic, and the story concept strong, none of the so-called rules matter. The only thing that does is how your story plays on the page. #screenwriting
Page One: “Selma” (2014), Written by Paul Webb, uncredited: Ava DuVernay
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Page One: “Selma” (2014), Written by Paul Webb, uncredited: Ava DuVernay
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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7 writers gathered for 5 days in Ojai, California for the 2025 Black List Feature Writers Lab. I was a mentor and workshop leader. It was a transformational experience for everyone involved. gointothestory.blcklst.com/reflections-... #screenwriting #writing
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
7 writers gathered for 5 days in Ojai, California for the 2025 Black List Feature Writers Lab. I was a mentor and workshop leader. It was a transformational experience for everyone involved. gointothestory.blcklst.com/reflections-... #screenwriting #writing
Page One: “Selena” (1997), written by Gregory Nava
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Page One: “Selena” (1997), written by Gregory Nava
Read the screenplay here.
gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-sel... #movies #screenwriting
Read the screenplay here.
gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-sel... #movies #screenwriting
John Hughes: “The hardest thing about being a writer is convincing your wife that lying on the sofa is work.” www.patreon.com/posts/on-wri... #writing #screenwriting
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
John Hughes: “The hardest thing about being a writer is convincing your wife that lying on the sofa is work.” www.patreon.com/posts/on-wri... #writing #screenwriting
Script Analysis: "I, Tonya" (2017)- -Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. www.patreon.com/posts/script... #movies #screenwriting
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Script Analysis: "I, Tonya" (2017)- -Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. www.patreon.com/posts/script... #movies #screenwriting
Watch movies. Read scripts. Write pages. Three keys to learning the craft of screenwriting. #screenwriting
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Watch movies. Read scripts. Write pages. Three keys to learning the craft of screenwriting. #screenwriting
Screenwriter David Hare on the "incredible way to write" he learned working with director Louis Malle. "'Tell me the story of the film.'" Scene by scene, "He'd just ask questions. It was the most severe way I’ve ever worked on structure." www.patreon.com/posts/screen... #screenwriting
November 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Screenwriter David Hare on the "incredible way to write" he learned working with director Louis Malle. "'Tell me the story of the film.'" Scene by scene, "He'd just ask questions. It was the most severe way I’ve ever worked on structure." www.patreon.com/posts/screen... #screenwriting
Page One: "Searching" (2018), written by Aneesh Chaganty & Sev Ohanian
Read the screenplay here.
www.patreon.com/posts/page-o... #movies #screenwriting
Read the screenplay here.
www.patreon.com/posts/page-o... #movies #screenwriting
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Page One: "Searching" (2018), written by Aneesh Chaganty & Sev Ohanian
Read the screenplay here.
www.patreon.com/posts/page-o... #movies #screenwriting
Read the screenplay here.
www.patreon.com/posts/page-o... #movies #screenwriting
Script Analysis: “Hustlers” (2019) — Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Script Analysis: “Hustlers” (2019) — Scene By Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting