Script Doctor, writing coach, speaker & author of the Story Maps book series. Find me at my site.
Los Angeles, California
Joined July 2011
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Horror has never been hotter. To write a horror hit like #Obsession or #Backrooms, start with my new 𝟭𝟯-𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 "𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗽" 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗺.
This 80-minute 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 + 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐓 is the ultimate tool kit for horror screenwriters. Link in comments.
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The ‘MINIONS & MONSTERS’ Hollywood premiere held a Minionese singing contest.
The winner sang “I’ll Be There” by the Jackson 5 and was given a Golden Banana.
Producers: "I can't sell a drama right now." Screenwriters, can u write a great Horror script?
Find out how 12/18/25 presented by @scriptmag and @WritersDigest . Link + discount code in replies. #screenwriting #screenplays #HorrorMovies #scriptchat
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New CODE "HORROR2026" $10 off! Use it now, we go LIVE in 4 days on Thursday, Dec 18! Discover the FEAR MAP and get a COMPLETE TOOLKIT TO WRITE A HORROR MOVIE 2 compete w/ pros.
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Screenwriters, what is the FEAR MAP? Find out 12/18/25 in my webinar presented by Script Magazine and Writers Digest. Link with discount code in replies. #screenwriting #screenplays #HorrorMovies #scriptchat @scriptmag @WritersDigest
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New coupon CODE "HORROR2026" $10 off! Use it now, we go LIVE in 4 days on Thursday, Dec 18!
Discover the "FEAR MAP" and get a COMPLETE TOOLKIT TO WRITE A HORROR MOVIE to compete with pros.
*Write a Hit Horror Movie in 2026!*
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#screenwriting WRITE A HIT HORROR MOVIE IN 2026! LIVE Webinar 12/18/25 BLACK FRIDAY SALE! #screenwriters #screenplays #scriptchat #WritingCommunity #writerslife #scriptuniversity @scriptmag @WritersDigest #horror #Horrorcommunity #storymaps
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If you believe Anthropic may have downloaded your book(s) from LibGen or PiLiMi, please complete the secure form on this page: anthropiccopyrightsettlement…
BREAKING: Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle the class action lawsuit brought by a group of authors and publishers whose books the AI company illegally pirated to train its large language model. The settlement constitutes the largest-ever payout in a U.S. copyright case, with Anthropic agreeing to pay $3,000 per book to 500,000 authors. Story to follow.
#screenwriting #screenwriters #WritingCommunity #scriptchat #StoryMaps #scriptcoverage **SCREENWRITERS & FILMMAKERS: Worried about AI? I'm not! Here's why...
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#jimmyfallonbookclub Check out Robin Hood: Legacy, a striking new take on a classic hero that is based in real-world research, not just fantasy. It was written by a school teacher who refuses to give up on his dream of becoming one of the great writers. #RobinHoodLegacy
Let's make it happen, @jimmyfallon! Robin Hood: Legacy (Book One) made the bestseller list and #1 New Release in its category for all 3 weeks it was tracked as a new release! It's the (true?) origin story history's greatest outlaw deserves! #FallonBookClub amazon.com/dp/B0DFDT1HZQ
#Writers need help finding READERS? The 5th annual FREE *Find Your Readers Summit* is live now - Aug 5! My 'How to Adapt your Book into a Streaming TV Series' broadcasts 4 Aug 2025, 6:00 AM PDT. Register: summit.findyournextreader.co…
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To clarify: I was "moved" by many #screenplays over the years, but in Coverage we vote PASS, CONSIDER or RECOMMEND, and I was always told a Recommend meant *ready to shoot* & you're betting your reputation on it. Thus, I can only remember 1 Recommend for #DragMeToHell!
🎙️🎬 New Pod!
Screenwriting coach & Story Maps author Daniel Calvisi joins me to talk about:
✅ The secrets of strong story structure
✅ Why most scripts fail
✅ The rule he’d love to break
🎧 Available on all platforms
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/2aAxTNNMR88?feature…
Thanks to @BrandonViolette and his Story Series Podcast for letting me wax on about story structure, genre, working as a Reader in the movie industry, coaching writers, publishing my own books, fostering a career as a writer and more. Full interview here: youtu.be/2aAxTNNMR88?si=OXAu…
🎬 Why does the middle of your story feel like it’s falling apart?
Screenwriting coach and author Daniel Calvisi, shares something every writer should hear. Full Ep below:
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Screenwriters, big event this weekend, in L.A. but they've added "Virtual Passes" for a limited time. Get 20% off with code MAPS! #screenwriting #tvwriting #scriptchat @StoryTalks360
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Writers Guild Theater
SUNDAY, June 8th
10am-5pm
*Iconic writers, leading agents, managers and producers discussing the state of storytelling.
*LA Lunch Truck Picnic
*@finaldraftinc software demo
*Network w/ 400 writers
Tix & info 🎟️ ⬇️
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Storytelling360: State of the Story
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Writers Guild of America Theater
Beverly Hills, CA
June 8th, 10am-5pm
A full-day series of discussion panels about the state of storytelling, featuring top screenwriters and industry leaders.
Also, food trucks 🌯 🚙
