Barri Evins
@barri-evins.bsky.social
Storyaholic | Story Consultant | Educator | Producer | Columnist #storytelling @bigbigideas www.bigbigideas.com
A-Lister #ShaneBlack on why screenwriting is so f*@king hard, how he started, the one must-read book, and conquering your worst fears to keep hitting the keys. #screenwriting #writing #inspiration #writersblock #theme bit.ly/Shane-Black
Breaking & Entering: Shane Black on Writing and How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Brutal
A-Lister Shane Black on why screenwriting is so f*@king hard, how he started, the one must-read book, and conquering your worst fears to keep hitting the keys.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A-Lister #ShaneBlack on why screenwriting is so f*@king hard, how he started, the one must-read book, and conquering your worst fears to keep hitting the keys. #screenwriting #writing #inspiration #writersblock #theme bit.ly/Shane-Black
INTERVIEW: #ShaneBlack knows what we love in a #heist, thrilling twists, stunning surprises, endless escalation & delivers! Watch #PlayDirty starring #MarkWahlberg on @primevideo.bsky.social Oct 1 #DonaldEWestlake #crimethriller #storytelling #writing #screenwriting #adaptation
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Breaking & Entering: Shane Black’s 'Play Dirty' Spins the Classic Heist Movie to New Heights
Shane Black reveals his passion for adapting a famed antihero, secrets for stories and characters that captivate, and the films that sparked his love of movies.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
INTERVIEW: #ShaneBlack knows what we love in a #heist, thrilling twists, stunning surprises, endless escalation & delivers! Watch #PlayDirty starring #MarkWahlberg on @primevideo.bsky.social Oct 1 #DonaldEWestlake #crimethriller #storytelling #writing #screenwriting #adaptation
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Clinging to a screenplay that won’t let go? Your passion project may be holding you back. My inside scoop on how to get unstuck, get creative and get #writing! #Screenwriting #writingcommunity #amwriting bit.ly/FirstScripts
Breaking & Entering: Stuck On You – The Passion Project Pitfall
Clinging to a screenplay that won’t let go? Your passion project may be holding you back. Barri Evins reveals how to get unstuck, get creative and get writing!
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August 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Clinging to a screenplay that won’t let go? Your passion project may be holding you back. My inside scoop on how to get unstuck, get creative and get #writing! #Screenwriting #writingcommunity #amwriting bit.ly/FirstScripts
Summer Pick a Prize Giveaway! Get it while it’s hot! #FreeConsultation #screenwriting #scripts #loglines #Query
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August 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Summer Pick a Prize Giveaway! Get it while it’s hot! #FreeConsultation #screenwriting #scripts #loglines #Query
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The Women's List is out - Top Up & Coming Women Screenwriters - share this! BRAVA! #screenwriting #writing #writingcommunity #womensupportingwomen bit.ly/WomenScreenw...
The Women’s List Unveils 2025 Scripts List Finalists, Spotlighting Unproduced Screenplays
“We want this list to land on every desk in town — from producers and showrunners to actors and agents."
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August 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The Women's List is out - Top Up & Coming Women Screenwriters - share this! BRAVA! #screenwriting #writing #writingcommunity #womensupportingwomen bit.ly/WomenScreenw...
How to Write a Screenplay: master craft, gain essential skills, create cinematic scenes, build screenwriting muscles + a Questions Checklist. Exercises take you from first steps to finesse. #screenwriting #screenwriter #writingtips #amwriting bit.ly/HowToWriteSc...
How to Write a Screenplay? Be A Self-Taught Screenwriter! - Big Ideas Story Consultation
How to write a screenplay. Master craft, hone essential skills, build screenwriting muscles. Exercises taking you from first steps to finesse.
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August 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
How to Write a Screenplay: master craft, gain essential skills, create cinematic scenes, build screenwriting muscles + a Questions Checklist. Exercises take you from first steps to finesse. #screenwriting #screenwriter #writingtips #amwriting bit.ly/HowToWriteSc...
Every writer has felt the sting of harsh feedback. But what if notes felt less like criticism and more like collaboration? Here’s how to strike that balance. bit.ly/Feedback4Wri...
#writer #writing #screenwriting #tvwriting #writingcommunity #inspiration
#writer #writing #screenwriting #tvwriting #writingcommunity #inspiration
Breaking & Entering: Reading for Other Writers – The Art of Feedback
Every writer knows the sting of bad feedback – the kind that leaves you doubting your story and yourself. But what if feedback could inspire, not deflate?
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July 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Every writer has felt the sting of harsh feedback. But what if notes felt less like criticism and more like collaboration? Here’s how to strike that balance. bit.ly/Feedback4Wri...
#writer #writing #screenwriting #tvwriting #writingcommunity #inspiration
#writer #writing #screenwriting #tvwriting #writingcommunity #inspiration
Rewriting is essential to creating impressive #writing. But if you’re starting with Page 1, you’re doing it wrong! Change your thinking for a better rewrite. #Screenwriting #tvwriting #novels #authorscommunity #RewriteYourStory #inspiration #writingtips #writingcommunity bit.ly/3X2dEoQ
The "Just One Thing" Rewrite: A Guide to Better Rewrites - Big Ideas Story Consultation
Rewriting is essential to elevating your work. But if you’re starting with Page 1, you’re doing it wrong. Change up your thinking and get big results.
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July 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Rewriting is essential to creating impressive #writing. But if you’re starting with Page 1, you’re doing it wrong! Change your thinking for a better rewrite. #Screenwriting #tvwriting #novels #authorscommunity #RewriteYourStory #inspiration #writingtips #writingcommunity bit.ly/3X2dEoQ
Major news for #screenwriters who have relied on and aspired to this
prestigious program for decades. #NichollFellowship bit.ly/NichollNews
prestigious program for decades. #NichollFellowship bit.ly/NichollNews
The Academy Now Runs Nicholl Fellowship Submissions Through Global Program Partners
The Academy has now partnered will global university programs, screenwriting labs, and filmmaker programs for its prestigious Nicholl fellowship.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Major news for #screenwriters who have relied on and aspired to this
prestigious program for decades. #NichollFellowship bit.ly/NichollNews
prestigious program for decades. #NichollFellowship bit.ly/NichollNews
A-list writers break the rules to create memorable moments, evoke a mood, convey unspoken dynamics between characters. It’s not telling. It’s magic! Master The Deft Cheat to elevate your writing + examples from top scripts. #screenwriting #tvwriting #writing #writingtips #story bit.ly/DeftCheat
Breaking & Entering: Breaking The Rules Part 3: Pro Secrets – The Deft Cheat
Break the rules to create memorable moments, evoke a mood, convey unspoken dynamics between characters. It’s not telling. It’s the magic of engaging the reader!
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March 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
A-list writers break the rules to create memorable moments, evoke a mood, convey unspoken dynamics between characters. It’s not telling. It’s magic! Master The Deft Cheat to elevate your writing + examples from top scripts. #screenwriting #tvwriting #writing #writingtips #story bit.ly/DeftCheat
Steal these secrets from A-List Screenwriters & TV Writers for electrifying opening scenes that grab readers attention from Page One and set the stage for your entire story. #screenwriting #tvwriting #writing #writingtips #story #creativity #inspiration bit.ly/ScriptOpenings
Breaking & Entering: Seize the Reader – Pro Secrets to Creating Unforgettable Script Openings
Steal these secrets from A-List Screenwriters for electrifying opening scenes that grab readers attention from Page One and set the stage for your entire story.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Steal these secrets from A-List Screenwriters & TV Writers for electrifying opening scenes that grab readers attention from Page One and set the stage for your entire story. #screenwriting #tvwriting #writing #writingtips #story #creativity #inspiration bit.ly/ScriptOpenings
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Thank you to @maddow.bsky.social for covering the bill that would give Trump unchecked power to shut down any organization that stands in his way. Will Democrats make it easier for Trump to pursue his authoritarian agenda or fight back? Call your representative ASAP: indivisible.org/resource/tel...
November 19, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Thank you to @maddow.bsky.social for covering the bill that would give Trump unchecked power to shut down any organization that stands in his way. Will Democrats make it easier for Trump to pursue his authoritarian agenda or fight back? Call your representative ASAP: indivisible.org/resource/tel...
Incredible Character Intros
Award-winning screenwriters brilliantly Break the Rule: “Show, Don’t Tell.” Barri Evins spills secrets on insider techniques with famous examples.
#screenwriting #writing #characters #writingtips #story #creativity #inspiration bit.ly/3UnL1ll
Award-winning screenwriters brilliantly Break the Rule: “Show, Don’t Tell.” Barri Evins spills secrets on insider techniques with famous examples.
#screenwriting #writing #characters #writingtips #story #creativity #inspiration bit.ly/3UnL1ll
Breaking & Entering: Secrets Only the Pros Know - When to Break The Rules
Breaking the Golden Rule: How award-winning screenwriters master the Art of “Telling.” Barri Evins spills secrets on insider techniques with illuminating examples.
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November 3, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Incredible Character Intros
Award-winning screenwriters brilliantly Break the Rule: “Show, Don’t Tell.” Barri Evins spills secrets on insider techniques with famous examples.
#screenwriting #writing #characters #writingtips #story #creativity #inspiration bit.ly/3UnL1ll
Award-winning screenwriters brilliantly Break the Rule: “Show, Don’t Tell.” Barri Evins spills secrets on insider techniques with famous examples.
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GOT IDEAS?
The spec market is tough. Discover what writers whose specs launched their careers know. My fun, fresh and fantastic pointers for creating a spec that creates a buzz. bit.ly/3LEhfnE #ideas #screenwriting #amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #story #storytelling #creativity #inspiration
The spec market is tough. Discover what writers whose specs launched their careers know. My fun, fresh and fantastic pointers for creating a spec that creates a buzz. bit.ly/3LEhfnE #ideas #screenwriting #amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #story #storytelling #creativity #inspiration
Breaking & Entering: Ready to Write The Spectacular Spec? Here’s How to Shoot for The Stars!
The spec market is tough. Discover what writers whose specs launched their careers know. Fresh and fantastic pointers for creating a spec that creates a buzz.
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July 27, 2024 at 11:23 PM
GOT IDEAS?
The spec market is tough. Discover what writers whose specs launched their careers know. My fun, fresh and fantastic pointers for creating a spec that creates a buzz. bit.ly/3LEhfnE #ideas #screenwriting #amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #story #storytelling #creativity #inspiration
The spec market is tough. Discover what writers whose specs launched their careers know. My fun, fresh and fantastic pointers for creating a spec that creates a buzz. bit.ly/3LEhfnE #ideas #screenwriting #amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #story #storytelling #creativity #inspiration
A one logline query letter submitted. There are six typos in the sentence. “Can I send you a copy of my script.” (Correct - there was not a question mark at the end of the sentence.) I’m thinking of replying “No?”
December 24, 2023 at 6:06 AM
A one logline query letter submitted. There are six typos in the sentence. “Can I send you a copy of my script.” (Correct - there was not a question mark at the end of the sentence.) I’m thinking of replying “No?”
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I think Neil Gaiman’s Son Thinks His Dad Is in Charge of ‘Doctor Who’ www.nytimes.com/2023/12/09/a... is a gift link....
December 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM
I think Neil Gaiman’s Son Thinks His Dad Is in Charge of ‘Doctor Who’ www.nytimes.com/2023/12/09/a... is a gift link....
I received birthday greetings yesterday from Delta who wants to know where I would go if I could go anywhere tho not offering to pay my way and Blue Shield who wonders if I’m considering retiring. I do NOT feel seen.
December 9, 2023 at 7:57 AM
I received birthday greetings yesterday from Delta who wants to know where I would go if I could go anywhere tho not offering to pay my way and Blue Shield who wonders if I’m considering retiring. I do NOT feel seen.
Watching @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com “The Art of Storytelling” on #MasterClass is taking forever! I keep pausing to write down “nuggets of wisdom,” as well as sentences that take my breath away, and beautifully distilled thoughts. The accent doesn’t hurt either! #storytelling #story #writing #swoon
October 3, 2023 at 3:22 AM
Watching @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com “The Art of Storytelling” on #MasterClass is taking forever! I keep pausing to write down “nuggets of wisdom,” as well as sentences that take my breath away, and beautifully distilled thoughts. The accent doesn’t hurt either! #storytelling #story #writing #swoon
The amount of To Dos I get To Done when there’s a task I really don’t want to do is astonishing.
October 2, 2023 at 3:56 AM
The amount of To Dos I get To Done when there’s a task I really don’t want to do is astonishing.
Am I the only one who sometimes worries that I won’t be able to “prove I am a human” and correctly identify all the boxes with a traffic light?
September 29, 2023 at 9:54 PM
Am I the only one who sometimes worries that I won’t be able to “prove I am a human” and correctly identify all the boxes with a traffic light?
It’s not a great day when you run around, accomplish a ton, have coffee with someone you’ve only met online and crossed off every errand on your list only to find you’ve list your keys - probably in the back of the last Lyft and the driver won’t respond for over an hour…
September 29, 2023 at 3:14 AM
It’s not a great day when you run around, accomplish a ton, have coffee with someone you’ve only met online and crossed off every errand on your list only to find you’ve list your keys - probably in the back of the last Lyft and the driver won’t respond for over an hour…
It’s OVER! #WGAsolidarity
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It's over! WGA, AMPTP reach tentative agreement | Reel 360 News
STRIKE: After months of negotiations, Writers Guild of America and Major Studios find common ground. Details here.
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September 25, 2023 at 2:57 AM
It’s OVER! #WGAsolidarity
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Just read an article on how to beat procrastinating while writing so I could put off writing about writing for writers. I think that means I’m at the expert level.
September 24, 2023 at 10:07 PM
Just read an article on how to beat procrastinating while writing so I could put off writing about writing for writers. I think that means I’m at the expert level.
I’ve done more cleaning & organizing in the last 2 days than the last 2 months. Almost enough to be willing to have a pro cleaner come in! Obviously #procrastination #writing
September 19, 2023 at 4:12 AM
I’ve done more cleaning & organizing in the last 2 days than the last 2 months. Almost enough to be willing to have a pro cleaner come in! Obviously #procrastination #writing