#Screenwriting

Allen Johnson

May 10, 20184 min read

The Changing Face of Character Descriptions

One thing that I try to continue to embrace is the idea of not being too married to a particular way of doing things. In screenwriting,...

Allen Johnson

Oct 14, 20175 min read

5 Ways to Warm Up Your Write Brain

These last few months have been very busy and filled with accomplishments, but also it’s fair share of failures and setbacks. In short…...

Allen Johnson

Apr 28, 20175 min read

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Making the case for the retelling of tales.

As the warm weather starts to return, so does the slate of big-budget studio films. Playing preamble to the onslaught of summer...

Allen Johnson

Jan 31, 20173 min read

A Better Understanding of Concept, Theme and Story

In addition to my own writing, I thoroughly enjoy my work in offering script coverage for other writers. It allows me, in a small way, to...

Allen Johnson

Apr 15, 20169 min read

10 Books Every Screenwriter Needs to Own

It’s true that you can’t learn to write a screenplay just by reading a book. However, they can be a great source of information,...

Allen Johnson

Feb 2, 20168 min read

Screenwriting, Star Wars, Plot Holes and the F-word (formula) – PART 2 of 2

“Where did you dig up that old fossil?” – Han Solo, Star Wars: A New Hope If there’s one criticism that speaks terror to the heart of...

Allen Johnson

Jan 8, 20164 min read

Screenwriting, Star Wars, Plot Holes and the F-word (formula). Part 1 of 2

"There Has Been an Awakening" With the latest installment of the Star Wars saga, The Force Awakens, poised to eclipse just about every...