Screenwriting Tips

NYC-based film industry veteran, writer, and educator. Sharing real-world insights on filmmaking, writing, digital wellness, and culture. Worked with HBO, Netflix, CBS, Showtime. Helping readers see behind the scenes—on set and in life.

By Andrew Devlin

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Screenwriting Tips

Why Every Screenwriter Should Have a Pilot Ready to Show

Pilot Writing Series — Part 1 of 5

Jun 19•Andrew Devlin

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Anatomy of a Scene: Breaking Down an Iconic Movie Moment

Jaws (1975): The USS Indianapolis Speech

Jun 12•Andrew Devlin

Staying True Without Staying Stuck

Adaptation Series — Part 4 (Final)

Jun 5•Andrew Devlin

Compress, Combine, Create

The Structural Tools of Adaptation - Adaptation Series, Part 3

Jan 16•Andrew Devlin

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Let the World Be Small — The Character Will Make It Big

Why Contained, Human-Driven Stories Hit Harder Than Spectacle

Jan 2•Andrew Devlin

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Finding the Movie Inside the Book

Adaptation Series — Part 2

Dec 26, 2025•Andrew Devlin

Anatomy of a Scene: Breaking Down an Iconic Movie Moment

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989): Aunt Bethany Says Grace

Dec 19, 2025•Andrew Devlin

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The 8-Minute Script That Could Launch a Career

What Really Needs to Be in a Short Film That Gets Attention

Dec 12, 2025•Andrew Devlin

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