by Diane Drake | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog, News
I had the extraordinary pleasure of serving as a mentor this summer at this writing retreat held at Miles Copeland’s stunning 14th century Marouatte castle in the French countryside. It was a spectacular experience in every way, and I’m delighted to say...
by Diane Drake | Jan 11, 2017 | Blog, News
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by Diane Drake | Dec 3, 2016 | Blog
Million-Dollar Advice: Screenwriter Diane Drake on Strengthening Loglines, Finding “Seed Scenes” and More By Ann Baldwin on November 14, 2016 14 Diane Drake is one of just four female screenwriters with sole credit who have earned $1 million or more for their...
by Diane Drake | Jun 17, 2014 | Blog, News, Writing Tips
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through the experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.” ~ Helen Keller From a certain angle, a writer’s job can be boiled...
by Diane Drake | Apr 29, 2013 | Blog, News
The Writers Guild Foundation and the Humanitas Organization, (a wonderful group – more on them here), are co-sponsoring what sounds like a terrific panel called “I Wish I’d Written That – What Makes a Great Movie” featuring writers...
by Diane Drake | Mar 24, 2013 | Blog, News, Writing Tips
I recently had the pleasure of doing another interview, this one on screenplay design, with the fab Ann Baldwin and it’s now up on a terrific site called “Women and Hollywood” run by Melissa Silverstein. In it, I cover what I consider some of the...