I have often mentioned Scriptnotes, the screenwriting podcast hosted by John August and Craig Mazin, as a source from some really good information and inspiration for writing.
On the one hand, I could arguably link to them just about every week, but if I had to pick just one this year, this week’s unprecedented solo effort by Craig Mazin is one you should listen to if you’re about to embark on writing a feature film anytime soon.
They’ve called it “How to write a movie,” but I contend the title above is more apt.
You’ll see. It’s good stuff. (Unlike what’s about to happen to your characters.)