Why Most Screenwriting Advice and Script Notes Miss the Point Every screenwriter has had this moment. You write something that feels right.A scene that breathes.A moment that lingers.A line of dialogue that doesn’t “advance the plot” but somehow makes the whole thing feel more alive. Then the notes come back. “Tighten this.”“This could be cut.”“We…
I. A Car That Changed How I Think About Stories This may seem odd for an opening, but bare with me… I needed a new car. Prices were ridiculous. New cars were expensive, but so were the used ones — absurdly so. Everything was inflated, and the numbers didn’t add up. Then I noticed something…
Series Premiere Sunday, November 2, 2025 About Lone Star Lore: Lone Star Lore Official Page Lone Star Lore is a new podcast hosted, produced, and edited by Matthew Thornton and Griffyn.Co Productions, written by Joleene Maddox Snider, and featuring rotating guest voices from Texas history experts and storytellers. The series uncovers the myths, truths, and…