James Simpson
@jamessimpson.bsky.social
WGA screenwriter of cool stuff. Reps: Verve, Farah Films & Management.
My rewrite is done until the next rewrite. #scriptsky #writeyourspec
February 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
My rewrite is done until the next rewrite. #scriptsky #writeyourspec
To all my friends and colleagues in LA, please stay safe.
January 8, 2025 at 5:24 AM
To all my friends and colleagues in LA, please stay safe.
As 2024 Fades Out and 2025 Fades In, I wish you all a typo-free year filled with inspiration and success. Lets make 2025 the year of the spec. Be healthy. Be happy. Be writing. #writeyourspec #screenwriting #scriptsky #writing
kermit the frog is using a typewriter in a messy room .
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January 1, 2025 at 1:03 AM
As 2024 Fades Out and 2025 Fades In, I wish you all a typo-free year filled with inspiration and success. Lets make 2025 the year of the spec. Be healthy. Be happy. Be writing. #writeyourspec #screenwriting #scriptsky #writing
The film structure I use is 32 cards in my outline creating 8 sequences over 5 acts. Every card is a domino that falls and causes the next domino to fall. I don't worry about plot points or pinch points or whatever. All I care about is making the dominoes fall. #scripysky #screenwriting
December 20, 2024 at 2:21 AM
The film structure I use is 32 cards in my outline creating 8 sequences over 5 acts. Every card is a domino that falls and causes the next domino to fall. I don't worry about plot points or pinch points or whatever. All I care about is making the dominoes fall. #scripysky #screenwriting
Congrats @cartblanch.bsky.social I love the premise. Can't wait to see it.
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Sony Preemptively Acquires Sci-Fi Story “H.A.V.E.N.” From Carter Blanchard, Who Will Adapt As Feature
A 'H.A.V.E.N.' movie based on the sci-fi short story from Carter Blanchard is in development at Sony, we've learned.
deadline.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Congrats @cartblanch.bsky.social I love the premise. Can't wait to see it.
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For all those who say you can't write like this because it violates sacred screenwriting laws that only seasoned professionals are allowed to break, I give you exhibit A: Alignment by Natan Dotan.
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November 28, 2024 at 8:55 PM
For all those who say you can't write like this because it violates sacred screenwriting laws that only seasoned professionals are allowed to break, I give you exhibit A: Alignment by Natan Dotan.
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I love seeing new writers break in with a splashy spec sale. #scriptsky #screenwriting
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Searchlight Lands Spec ‘Clean Break’ From Writer Ryan Brennan With Scott Free Producing
Following a competitive situation, Searchlight Pictures has landed the spec Clean Break from scribe Ryan Brennan.
deadline.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:33 AM
I love seeing new writers break in with a splashy spec sale. #scriptsky #screenwriting
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Following a competitive bidding war, Fifth Season has landed the spec Alignment from Natan Dotan. Makeready will produce. Sources say the figure landed in the $1.25 million against $3 million range.
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Fifth Season Lands Spec ‘Alignment’ In Seven Figure Deal, Makeready Producing
Fifth Season has landed the spec script 'Alignment' from Natan Dotan for $1.25 million-against-$3 million. Makeready will produce the film.
deadline.com
November 22, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Following a competitive bidding war, Fifth Season has landed the spec Alignment from Natan Dotan. Makeready will produce. Sources say the figure landed in the $1.25 million against $3 million range.
#writeyourspec
#scriptsky
#screenwriting
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#writeyourspec
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“Show don’t tell” is great advice but don’t underestimate “tell don’t show”. #screenwriting #scriptsky
November 18, 2024 at 9:20 PM
“Show don’t tell” is great advice but don’t underestimate “tell don’t show”. #screenwriting #scriptsky
#ScriptSky describe your current #WIP using only 2 posters
November 17, 2024 at 4:04 AM
#ScriptSky describe your current #WIP using only 2 posters
November 16, 2024 at 11:40 PM
“Venne secured a healthy mid-six against seven figure deal for his script. The spec had no talent or director attachments and caused a stir on the back of its concept and writing alone.” #writeyourspec #scriptsky #screenwriting
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20th Snaps Up Action Spec ‘Test Drive’ From ‘Dexter: Resurrection’s Matt Venne; Safehouse Producing
'Test Drive,' an original action spec from Matt Venne, has landed at 20th Century Studios for development.
deadline.com
November 16, 2024 at 10:16 PM
“Venne secured a healthy mid-six against seven figure deal for his script. The spec had no talent or director attachments and caused a stir on the back of its concept and writing alone.” #writeyourspec #scriptsky #screenwriting
deadline.com/2024/11/test...
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I'm calling it for Tyson. Its gonna be a brawl with lots of grabbing and shoving.
November 16, 2024 at 4:35 AM
I'm calling it for Tyson. Its gonna be a brawl with lots of grabbing and shoving.
When I'm not writing cool stuff, I raise and train service dogs for BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. This is my current puppy, Rodger. He is 5 months old. #puppysky #guidedogsky
November 16, 2024 at 12:02 AM
When I'm not writing cool stuff, I raise and train service dogs for BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. This is my current puppy, Rodger. He is 5 months old. #puppysky #guidedogsky
Where are all the #screenwriters hanging out on Blue Sky?
November 14, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Where are all the #screenwriters hanging out on Blue Sky?