Barri Evins

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.

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’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.

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: 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!

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

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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."

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? 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.

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...

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?

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...

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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.

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 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.

Major news for #screenwriters who have relied on and aspired to this
prestigious program for decades. #NichollFellowship bit.ly/NichollNews

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!

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: 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.

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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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.

Incredible Character Intros
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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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.

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

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?”

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.

@edsolomon.bsky.social puts more perspective into a single sentence than anyone else I can think of. Perhaps all that writing hones the skill of distilling one’s thoughts. Or maybe he’s simply brilliant and his mind just works that way. Regardless, it’s a sentence well worth rereading and pondering.

Thanks for the suggestion ! Added!

No doubt!

Yes! That was a wonderful metaphor!

Jealous!

There’s a quote of his about that which I added to my notes! Good I’m certain for incorporating in a future article! Glad to hear this!

Thanks for the recommendation!

I didn’t get to finish and am actually happy to start again from the beginning!

Thanks, but I don’t mind rewinding and hearing @neilhimself.NeilGaiman.com again. And transcribing it really hits home the use of language for me. I’m a columnist for Script Magazine and might use some quotes in an upcoming article. But good to know for other classes Michael!

Jealous

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.