Dave McGuire - Screenwriter
@davemcgwrites.bsky.social
LA 🏙- OAK 🌃
✍️ Screenwriter (Pre-WGA)
💡Developed 2 TV Series on @netflix
👨👦1st time Dad
✍️ Screenwriter (Pre-WGA)
💡Developed 2 TV Series on @netflix
👨👦1st time Dad
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🧵: I’ve always struggled to find what kind of internet voice I would have. I’ve tried copying things I’ve witnessed, but it never felt authentic.
So I’m deciding to do something that feels authentic me and also keeps me honest, while pulling me out of my frozen state of fear. ( 1)
So I’m deciding to do something that feels authentic me and also keeps me honest, while pulling me out of my frozen state of fear. ( 1)
How’s your Tuesday night? Mine? Drinking 10% ipa watching old episodes of ‘Project Greenlight’ on YouTube screaming at the screen that I could do it better.
Please send help.
Please send help.
November 19, 2025 at 5:47 AM
How’s your Tuesday night? Mine? Drinking 10% ipa watching old episodes of ‘Project Greenlight’ on YouTube screaming at the screen that I could do it better.
Please send help.
Please send help.
Today, after giving my son a bath, he insisted on being Darkwing Duck with his Batman towel and I was cast as Launchpad.
It was the best 1hr of my day. #fatherhood
It was the best 1hr of my day. #fatherhood
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Today, after giving my son a bath, he insisted on being Darkwing Duck with his Batman towel and I was cast as Launchpad.
It was the best 1hr of my day. #fatherhood
It was the best 1hr of my day. #fatherhood
40 query emails are scheduled to be sent out tomorrow. (That’s only a 1/3 of my overall list).
I’ve been tooling and retooling this in the “spare time” that I have.
I’m literally throwing these folks all I got.
What was your experience querying? #screenwriting #querying
I’ve been tooling and retooling this in the “spare time” that I have.
I’m literally throwing these folks all I got.
What was your experience querying? #screenwriting #querying
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
40 query emails are scheduled to be sent out tomorrow. (That’s only a 1/3 of my overall list).
I’ve been tooling and retooling this in the “spare time” that I have.
I’m literally throwing these folks all I got.
What was your experience querying? #screenwriting #querying
I’ve been tooling and retooling this in the “spare time” that I have.
I’m literally throwing these folks all I got.
What was your experience querying? #screenwriting #querying
Been away a while. How y’all holding up?
November 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Been away a while. How y’all holding up?
I don’t believe a word out there in the world anymore. What with AI running rampant on the internet.
But even if this is an AI manufactured image. The sentiment is accurate.
You don’t know how life will turn out. Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst and enjoy what you can.
But even if this is an AI manufactured image. The sentiment is accurate.
You don’t know how life will turn out. Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst and enjoy what you can.
January 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I don’t believe a word out there in the world anymore. What with AI running rampant on the internet.
But even if this is an AI manufactured image. The sentiment is accurate.
You don’t know how life will turn out. Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst and enjoy what you can.
But even if this is an AI manufactured image. The sentiment is accurate.
You don’t know how life will turn out. Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst and enjoy what you can.
Last night into the wee hours of this morning I wrote. I’ve been working on this pilot when I can between work and being a dad. To see it coming together is well worth the lure exhaustion I’m feeling right now. A step closer to querying.
January 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Last night into the wee hours of this morning I wrote. I’ve been working on this pilot when I can between work and being a dad. To see it coming together is well worth the lure exhaustion I’m feeling right now. A step closer to querying.
Today is a day that I’m hit by major blues. Stress of life. Stagnation with writing. But mostly down by external things I can’t control that seem to have a tight grip on me. I wish I knew how to shake this feeling in a better way
January 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Today is a day that I’m hit by major blues. Stress of life. Stagnation with writing. But mostly down by external things I can’t control that seem to have a tight grip on me. I wish I knew how to shake this feeling in a better way
Celebrity or not - everyone who has lost a home in these #fires is a human being.
That trauma is being felt around the state and world.
I’m sorry for your loss. Some are more fortunate to rebuild than others. But the loss is real.
Words cannot describe what you’re going through.
That trauma is being felt around the state and world.
I’m sorry for your loss. Some are more fortunate to rebuild than others. But the loss is real.
Words cannot describe what you’re going through.
January 10, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Celebrity or not - everyone who has lost a home in these #fires is a human being.
That trauma is being felt around the state and world.
I’m sorry for your loss. Some are more fortunate to rebuild than others. But the loss is real.
Words cannot describe what you’re going through.
That trauma is being felt around the state and world.
I’m sorry for your loss. Some are more fortunate to rebuild than others. But the loss is real.
Words cannot describe what you’re going through.
#GettingLost was a really fun and nostalgic trip. More than that, it emphasizes why art and creation was something I drawn to in the first place. (1)
January 7, 2025 at 5:47 AM
#GettingLost was a really fun and nostalgic trip. More than that, it emphasizes why art and creation was something I drawn to in the first place. (1)
Writer’s bucket list: work with #ColinFerrell.
The man is one of the most talent folks. Beautiful soul. Beautiful man.
The man is one of the most talent folks. Beautiful soul. Beautiful man.
January 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Writer’s bucket list: work with #ColinFerrell.
The man is one of the most talent folks. Beautiful soul. Beautiful man.
The man is one of the most talent folks. Beautiful soul. Beautiful man.
Reposted by Dave McGuire - Screenwriter
Next time you make a film, don't ask what awards you're going to win. Instead, ask yourself if you've done enough to make another. Consistency of output is king!
#filmmakerlife
#filmmakerlife
December 22, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Next time you make a film, don't ask what awards you're going to win. Instead, ask yourself if you've done enough to make another. Consistency of output is king!
#filmmakerlife
#filmmakerlife
I got up an ugly time of day this morning. Knowing I had to push off to go to the 9-5. My kid starts to fuss and I go into his room. He get him to settle and he groggily says “I want to hold you”. Meaning he wants me to crawl into bed next to him and hold him till he falls asleep. (1)
December 22, 2024 at 12:55 PM
I got up an ugly time of day this morning. Knowing I had to push off to go to the 9-5. My kid starts to fuss and I go into his room. He get him to settle and he groggily says “I want to hold you”. Meaning he wants me to crawl into bed next to him and hold him till he falls asleep. (1)
My kid is the best thing that has happened to me.
December 21, 2024 at 3:37 AM
My kid is the best thing that has happened to me.
Reflection: in re reading an earlier draft I found that I had a decent world built, but my main characters were passive and, frankly, annoying. They were whiny and quippy. Devoid of anything good to connect to.
It was eye opening to say the least. #screenwriting #screenwriter #writing #quereyquest
It was eye opening to say the least. #screenwriting #screenwriter #writing #quereyquest
December 19, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Reflection: in re reading an earlier draft I found that I had a decent world built, but my main characters were passive and, frankly, annoying. They were whiny and quippy. Devoid of anything good to connect to.
It was eye opening to say the least. #screenwriting #screenwriter #writing #quereyquest
It was eye opening to say the least. #screenwriting #screenwriter #writing #quereyquest
Part of the fun of re-reading old drafts is identifying them as first drafts. This exchange comes after an over-the-top, borderline goofy car chase and comes off as inauthentic. Please enjoy. #screenwriting #screenwriter #edit #reading #scripts #firstdraft
December 19, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Part of the fun of re-reading old drafts is identifying them as first drafts. This exchange comes after an over-the-top, borderline goofy car chase and comes off as inauthentic. Please enjoy. #screenwriting #screenwriter #edit #reading #scripts #firstdraft
When re reading an older draft I’m seeing bits that I think worked well and am questioning why I went in a different direction.
December 19, 2024 at 2:24 AM
When re reading an older draft I’m seeing bits that I think worked well and am questioning why I went in a different direction.
Step 1 of securing a meeting in one years time:
Re reading the various drafts of the script. I’ve had this idea for the last 15 years. I’ll be culling through old notes and re reading and tightening.
#screenwriting #screenwriter #editing #writing
Re reading the various drafts of the script. I’ve had this idea for the last 15 years. I’ll be culling through old notes and re reading and tightening.
#screenwriting #screenwriter #editing #writing
December 18, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Step 1 of securing a meeting in one years time:
Re reading the various drafts of the script. I’ve had this idea for the last 15 years. I’ll be culling through old notes and re reading and tightening.
#screenwriting #screenwriter #editing #writing
Re reading the various drafts of the script. I’ve had this idea for the last 15 years. I’ll be culling through old notes and re reading and tightening.
#screenwriting #screenwriter #editing #writing
Reposted by Dave McGuire - Screenwriter
Since folks wanna call 𝘋𝘪𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘥 a Christmas film, then I'd like to add 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 as well.
December 18, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Since folks wanna call 𝘋𝘪𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘥 a Christmas film, then I'd like to add 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 as well.
As part of my commitment to sharing…
A few months ago I participated in Kevin Smith’s 48 Hour Film Festival. It was just me doing it all. Writing. Directing. I thought I wouldn’t make through the first round. I was one of ten selected for the final round. Please enjoy.
A few months ago I participated in Kevin Smith’s 48 Hour Film Festival. It was just me doing it all. Writing. Directing. I thought I wouldn’t make through the first round. I was one of ten selected for the final round. Please enjoy.
An Afternoon Conversation | 2024 SMODCASTLE 37 HOUR FILM CHALLENGE | [SELECTED]
YouTube video by David McGuire
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December 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
As part of my commitment to sharing…
A few months ago I participated in Kevin Smith’s 48 Hour Film Festival. It was just me doing it all. Writing. Directing. I thought I wouldn’t make through the first round. I was one of ten selected for the final round. Please enjoy.
A few months ago I participated in Kevin Smith’s 48 Hour Film Festival. It was just me doing it all. Writing. Directing. I thought I wouldn’t make through the first round. I was one of ten selected for the final round. Please enjoy.
🧵: I’ve always struggled to find what kind of internet voice I would have. I’ve tried copying things I’ve witnessed, but it never felt authentic.
So I’m deciding to do something that feels authentic me and also keeps me honest, while pulling me out of my frozen state of fear. ( 1)
So I’m deciding to do something that feels authentic me and also keeps me honest, while pulling me out of my frozen state of fear. ( 1)
December 17, 2024 at 5:58 PM
🧵: I’ve always struggled to find what kind of internet voice I would have. I’ve tried copying things I’ve witnessed, but it never felt authentic.
So I’m deciding to do something that feels authentic me and also keeps me honest, while pulling me out of my frozen state of fear. ( 1)
So I’m deciding to do something that feels authentic me and also keeps me honest, while pulling me out of my frozen state of fear. ( 1)
I miss the days of being able to poop in peace without having my, very adorable and loving son, ask to sit next to me.
Yes I love it. Yes I’ll miss it when it’s gone. But that’s the time I mindless scroll through YouTube shorts. That’s a sacred time, young man.
Yes I love it. Yes I’ll miss it when it’s gone. But that’s the time I mindless scroll through YouTube shorts. That’s a sacred time, young man.
December 14, 2024 at 5:11 PM
I miss the days of being able to poop in peace without having my, very adorable and loving son, ask to sit next to me.
Yes I love it. Yes I’ll miss it when it’s gone. But that’s the time I mindless scroll through YouTube shorts. That’s a sacred time, young man.
Yes I love it. Yes I’ll miss it when it’s gone. But that’s the time I mindless scroll through YouTube shorts. That’s a sacred time, young man.
As an adult, meeting Disney characters is a weird experience. You both know it’s all performative, and yet there is a mutual expectation to inhabit the character give a WoW experience. It’s a bizarre phenomenon.
December 12, 2024 at 9:27 PM
As an adult, meeting Disney characters is a weird experience. You both know it’s all performative, and yet there is a mutual expectation to inhabit the character give a WoW experience. It’s a bizarre phenomenon.
Disneyland is the place where patience is learned
December 12, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Disneyland is the place where patience is learned
Looking for story ideas?
Just come to a crowded theme park like Disneyland.
You overhear some crazy shit. Just perfect to flesh out your characters. #writing
Just come to a crowded theme park like Disneyland.
You overhear some crazy shit. Just perfect to flesh out your characters. #writing
December 12, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Looking for story ideas?
Just come to a crowded theme park like Disneyland.
You overhear some crazy shit. Just perfect to flesh out your characters. #writing
Just come to a crowded theme park like Disneyland.
You overhear some crazy shit. Just perfect to flesh out your characters. #writing
