Author Archives: Eric

How to Write a Movie in 2020 – Lesson 1: The Idea

This is the first in (hopefully) a series that takes you through the step by step process of writing a screenplay.  If you follow each step, you’ll go from concept to first draft by March.  Or sooner. -Eric How to Write a Movie This Year (2020) Lesson 1: Come Up With a Good Idea for […]

Yes, We Will Give You Notes on Your Script

And now, a quick word from Script Doctor Joey… (Who? Read this.) You may have noticed Script Doctor Eric’s (Hey, that’s me!) last post was from 2015, so I often receive emails asking if we’re still here and still providing notes. Yes! We are! Script Doctor Eric has indefinitely turned the reigns over to me […]

Scriptcast 63 – Screenwriting and Filmmaking While Parenting

Listen to Scriptcast (A Screenwriting Podcast) by searching for “Scriptcast” on either Stitcher or iTunes.  Or download / stream the episode below! Film professor and director Eli Daughdrill joins Eric in the garage for a chat about filmmaking, parenting, film graduate school, starting out, making short films, and much more! Apologies for the audio issues on […]

Script Doctor Joey’s Screenplay Analysis

As you may have noticed, there has been little activity from me, Script Doctor Eric in a while. Except on Twitter, where I use my smartphone to tweet as @ScriptDrEric Apologies for radio silence.  I’ve actually landed a full-time job and have full-time things going on in my personal life.  (For way-too-much personal information, hear more […]