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 land mines are always in Act Two: Beginning, MUDDLE, and End. One way to avoid that trap? Break your story in prep. #screenwriting
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The land mines are always in Act Two: Beginning, MUDDLE, and End. One way to avoid that trap? Break your story in prep. #screenwriting
Script Analysis: “First Cow” (2019) — Scene-By-Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Script Analysis: “First Cow” (2019) — Scene-By-Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
Reposted by Scott Myers
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
Go Into The Story Interview: My conversation with 2022 Black List screenwriter Greg Roque. "When I write a scene or when I have a scene in mind I ask myself, 'What am I trying to say here?'" www.patreon.com/posts/go-int... #Hollywood #screenwriting
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Go Into The Story Interview: My conversation with 2022 Black List screenwriter Greg Roque. "When I write a scene or when I have a scene in mind I ask myself, 'What am I trying to say here?'" www.patreon.com/posts/go-int... #Hollywood #screenwriting
Page One: “The Sea of Trees” (2015), written by Chris Sparling
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November 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Page One: “The Sea of Trees” (2015), written by Chris Sparling
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Susan Howe: “I often think of the space of a page as a stage, with words, letters, syllable characters moving across.” www.patreon.com/posts/on-wri... #writing #screenwriting
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Susan Howe: “I often think of the space of a page as a stage, with words, letters, syllable characters moving across.” www.patreon.com/posts/on-wri... #writing #screenwriting
Page One: "Sea of Love" (1989), written by Richard Price
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Page One: "Sea of Love" (1989), written by Richard Price
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: "Sound of Metal" (2019)- - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. www.patreon.com/posts/script... #movies #screenwriting
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Script Analysis: "Sound of Metal" (2019)- - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. www.patreon.com/posts/script... #movies #screenwriting
2025 Award Season Screenplays — 11 Total, 2 New Scripts: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Pillion. Download 'em. Read 'em. Analyze 'em. www.patreon.com/posts/2025-a... #movies #screenwriting
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
2025 Award Season Screenplays — 11 Total, 2 New Scripts: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Pillion. Download 'em. Read 'em. Analyze 'em. www.patreon.com/posts/2025-a... #movies #screenwriting
Spec Script Deal: "Smother In Law". Writer: April Prosser. Genre: Comedy. Logline: A young woman attempts to help her single (and overbearing) mother-in-law with her love life. Buyer: Netflix. www.patreon.com/posts/spec-s... #Hollywood #movies #screenwriting
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Spec Script Deal: "Smother In Law". Writer: April Prosser. Genre: Comedy. Logline: A young woman attempts to help her single (and overbearing) mother-in-law with her love life. Buyer: Netflix. www.patreon.com/posts/spec-s... #Hollywood #movies #screenwriting
Page One: "Scrooged" (1988), written by Mitch Glazer & Michael O’Donoghue, based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
www.patreon.com/posts/page-o... #movies #screenwriting
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Page One: "Scrooged" (1988), written by Mitch Glazer & Michael O’Donoghue, based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
Read the screenplay here.
www.patreon.com/posts/page-o... #movies #screenwriting
Read the screenplay here.
www.patreon.com/posts/page-o... #movies #screenwriting
Announced spec script deals are up in 2025 compared to 2024. Half the deals are comedies. The genre felt like it was pretty much dead in the spec market even a few years ago. Maybe it's a sign Hollywood believes movie audiences want to laugh nowadays. Take heed, comedy writers! #screenwriting
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Announced spec script deals are up in 2025 compared to 2024. Half the deals are comedies. The genre felt like it was pretty much dead in the spec market even a few years ago. Maybe it's a sign Hollywood believes movie audiences want to laugh nowadays. Take heed, comedy writers! #screenwriting
Tom Benedek: “I wrote ten spec scripts before I got a decent job. I kept trying to figure out how to do it better. I am still doing that. I look forward to writing even on the tough days. That is how I stay balanced. I write.” #screenwriting
November 21, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Tom Benedek: “I wrote ten spec scripts before I got a decent job. I kept trying to figure out how to do it better. I am still doing that. I look forward to writing even on the tough days. That is how I stay balanced. I write.” #screenwriting
Go Into The Story Interview: My conversation with 2022 Black List screenwriter Lexie Tran. "Before I do anything, I have to have a working logline because that will tell me what I’m supposed to cleave to." gointothestory.blcklst.com/go-into-the-... #Hollywood #movies #screenwriting
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Go Into The Story Interview: My conversation with 2022 Black List screenwriter Lexie Tran. "Before I do anything, I have to have a working logline because that will tell me what I’m supposed to cleave to." gointothestory.blcklst.com/go-into-the-... #Hollywood #movies #screenwriting
“Equal parts contemplative and practical, Myers' straightforward approach turns dense concepts into readily accessible ideas.” - T.J. Newman, author, best-selling novels "Falling," “Drowning,” "Worst Case Scenario" bit.ly/44qjPFO #storytelling #screenwriting #writing
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
“Equal parts contemplative and practical, Myers' straightforward approach turns dense concepts into readily accessible ideas.” - T.J. Newman, author, best-selling novels "Falling," “Drowning,” "Worst Case Scenario" bit.ly/44qjPFO #storytelling #screenwriting #writing
Page One: “Scream 2” (1997), written by Kevin Williamson, characters by Kevin Williamson
Read the script here.
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Read the script here.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Page One: “Scream 2” (1997), written by Kevin Williamson, characters by Kevin Williamson
Read the script here.
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Read the script here.
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What is the point of this scene? If you can’t answer this question, figure out the scene’s purpose… or cut it. #screenwriting
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
What is the point of this scene? If you can’t answer this question, figure out the scene’s purpose… or cut it. #screenwriting
Spec Script Deal: "Aunt Roxie". Writer: Johnny Rosenthal. Genre: Comedy. Buyer: Netflix. www.patreon.com/posts/spec-s... #Hollywood #movies #screenwriting
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Spec Script Deal: "Aunt Roxie". Writer: Johnny Rosenthal. Genre: Comedy. Buyer: Netflix. www.patreon.com/posts/spec-s... #Hollywood #movies #screenwriting
Reposted by Scott Myers
Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
Christopher Hampton: "The most important thing in any screenplay is the final image of one scene and the first image of the next scene. Everything flows from one scene to the next in the most effortless way." gointothestory.blcklst.com/screenwritin... #screenwriting #writing
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Christopher Hampton: "The most important thing in any screenplay is the final image of one scene and the first image of the next scene. Everything flows from one scene to the next in the most effortless way." gointothestory.blcklst.com/screenwritin... #screenwriting #writing
Script Analysis: “Luca” (2021) — Scene-By-Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
November 19, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Script Analysis: “Luca” (2021) — Scene-By-Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
Page One: “Scary Movie 2” (2001), written by Shawn Wayans & Marlon Wayans & Alyson Fouse & Greg Grabianski & Dave Polsky & Michael Anthony Snowden & Craig Wayans
Read the screenplay here.
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Read the screenplay here.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Page One: “Scary Movie 2” (2001), written by Shawn Wayans & Marlon Wayans & Alyson Fouse & Greg Grabianski & Dave Polsky & Michael Anthony Snowden & Craig Wayans
Read the screenplay here.
gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-sca... #movies #screenwriting
Read the screenplay here.
gointothestory.blcklst.com/page-one-sca... #movies #screenwriting
2025 Award Season Screenplays — 9 Total, 7 New Scripts: Belén, Eddington, Friendship, Materialists, The Smashing Machine, Sorry, Baby, Warfare. Download 'em. Read 'em. Analyze 'em. www.patreon.com/posts/2025-a... #movies #screenwriting #scriptsky
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
2025 Award Season Screenplays — 9 Total, 7 New Scripts: Belén, Eddington, Friendship, Materialists, The Smashing Machine, Sorry, Baby, Warfare. Download 'em. Read 'em. Analyze 'em. www.patreon.com/posts/2025-a... #movies #screenwriting #scriptsky
An actor told me this: “If the screenwriter doesn’t understand the story’s characters, how do you expect actors to?” #screenwriting #scriptsky
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 AM
An actor told me this: “If the screenwriter doesn’t understand the story’s characters, how do you expect actors to?” #screenwriting #scriptsky
Script Analysis: “Honey Boy” (2019) — Scene-By-Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Script Analysis: “Honey Boy” (2019) — Scene-By-Scene Breakdown. A great way to analyze a screenplay and its story structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/script-analy... #movies #screenwriting