FrankenScript :: Lee Gabel's Screenwriting Journal/Blog

Doug Richardson is the screenwriter of several films, such as Die Hard 2: Die Harder, Money Train and Hostage. He has written many more unproduced scripts, and to the delight of many emerging screenwriters like myself, he has begun posting his scripts online. The first script offering from Doug is “Black Water Transit”, based on [...]

Today, my producer contact in Hollywood forwarded my most recent script to his agent. I still pause when I write that. A script of mine is in the hands of an agency. I have to keep myself in check, and not get too excited about it, but still, part of me wants to shout it [...]

Today marks two years since connecting with a talented Hollywood writer/producer. He has patiently read through multiple drafts of  several of my screenplays and offered comprehensive notes and suggestions all screenwriters would kill for. I kept everything completely professional and delivered, sometimes after agonizingly long periods due to day job conflicts. This feedback has prompted [...]

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As I head into 2012, I have realized that I need to focus as much as I can on all things related to screenwriting. I’ve managed to get reasonably far with minimal structure, relying only on self-discipline. But I have found that even with self-discipline, I face a constant battle with procrastination. It seems like [...]

Completed: Vermin (Feature, Horror) David’s Summer (Feature, Drama)   In Development: Untitled Gang Film (Feature, Drama) Untitled Vacation Comedy (Feature, Comedy)