Scott Myers

@gointothestory.bsky.social

Author (#1 Amazon Best Seller in Film & TV, "The Protagonist's Journey"), Screenwriter (K-9, Alaska, Trojan War), Host (http://GoIntoTheStory.com, official Black List screenwriting blog), Associate Professor of screenwriting (DePaul University film school)

@mjfree.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 3:10 AMReposted by @gointothestory.bsky.social

Zelenskyy might be saving our democracy. The mad genius is bombing Russian data centers linked to FAKE NEWS bot farms. Without them, Putin’s midterm influence will accidentally fall from a 30th floor window. I 💙 Ukraine 🇺🇦

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 12:34 AM

Do you write “high concept” stories or not? And just generally, what are your thoughts about “high concept” movies? gointothestory.blcklst.com/do-you-write... #movies #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 9:57 PM

The Curse of Shiny Object Syndrome: "A new idea captures your imagination and attention in such a way that you get distracted from the bigger picture and go off in tangents instead of remaining focused on the goal." gointothestory.blcklst.com/the-curse-of... #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 9:04 PM

If the "three finger salute" (Ctrl-Alt-Delete) reboots an operating system, how about that as a metaphor for the Hero's Journey: transformation as rebooting a character's "operating system." Also: Three Act Structure. gointothestory.blcklst.com/ctrl-alt-del... #storytelling #screenwriting #writing

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 4:58 PM

Some years back, I ran a weekly series called "Sundays with 'Conversations with Wilder'. I went through the excellent book featuring conversations between the great filmmaker and Cameron Crowe. Wonderful anecdotes and reflections. gointothestory.blcklst.com/sundays-with... #movies #screenwriting

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 2:24 AM

Can a Protagonist evolve into an Antagonist? Look at it in Jungian terms because the Protagonist has not confronted their “shadow,” that inner power takes over. gointothestory.blcklst.com/can-a-protag... #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 1:07 AM

What is your daily writing “workout” routine? Sage advice from A Quiet Place and Heretic screenwriters Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. gointothestory.blcklst.com/what-is-your... #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 5:04 PM

Thanks, Meg! Right back at you. I love your Unsub series.

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 4:05 PM

“Scott Myers illuminates techniques for character development that not only kickstart creativity, but enable writers to deepen their work and craft gripping, emotionally satisfying stories. - Meg Gardiner, author UNSUB novels, co-author "Heat 2: A Novel" tinyurl.com/4ewysjyw #writing #screenwriting

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 PM

Christopher McQuarrie: "Screenwriting tip: It’s as simple as giving them exactly what they expect in a way they’ve never seen before.” gointothestory.blcklst.com/screenwritin... #screenwriting #scriptsky

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 5:07 AM

If you're a Sorkin fan, check out this video analysis of the opening from The Social Network. The scene accomplishes multiple goals and propels the Protagonist (Zuckerberg) into his journey. How 8 1/2 script pages resulted in a 5-minute movie scene. www.patreon.com/GoIntoTheSto... #scriptsky

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 2:06 AM

Protagonist: Ordinary character. Extraordinary situation. #screenwriting #scriptsky

@baddestmamajama.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 8:59 PMReposted by @gointothestory.bsky.social

I just heard a doctor get asked what the lived experience of long covid is like for patients and he said “imagine a few months after a covid infection you go to a party and you can’t remember anyone’s names” and to me, this is like describing having cancer as “imagine you have a mole that’s itchy.”

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 6:54 PM

A screenwriting tweetstorm from May 2015 by studio exec Jeff Willis. Pretty much everything a screenwriter needs to know about QUERY LETTERS. gointothestory.blcklst.com/tweestorm-je... #screenwriting #scriptsky

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 8:47 PM

Spec Script Deal: "This Land Is Our Land". Described as an "elevated thriller script". Writer: Casey Giltner. Buyer: Sony Pictures. 22nd script deal in 2026. There were 21 script deals year-to-date in 2025. gointothestory.blcklst.com/spec-script-... #hollywood #movies #screenwriting #scriptsky

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 6:12 AM

"There are dozens of screenwriting books out there, but you will not find another written with such insight, wisdom, and (dare I say?) love for storytelling and storytellers. Highly recommended!"--Michael Colleary (Face/Off) tinyurl.com/4ewysjyw #screenwriting #scriptsky

@almightybob.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 4:40 AMReposted by @gointothestory.bsky.social

Hemingway eat your heart out

r/legaladvice 1d ago u/Mooselet211
Toilet exploded

@figgityfigs.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 1:06 AMReposted by @gointothestory.bsky.social

Sometimes my wife and I like to send each other text messages as though they’re democratic fundraising messages, and I believe she has produced the jewel of the form.

, it's
and I
have some personal news to share with you.
Being a mom is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I feel deeply that we should have salad tonight
This year has been challenging in many ways, and I have immense gratitude for the kindness and support of family, community, and people like you who have continued to stand by me through everything. It means the world, and I wanted you to be among the first to know that squash is in the oven and kale is in the fridge.

As many of you are aware, ve been navigating one of the most challenging periods of my day while waiting for dinner.
Facing baseless federal hunger brought on by not eating since lunch, fighting for the working kids of this country, and now caring for a mean toddler and helping him grow up in a world that isn't always easy. But it has also reminded me exactly why I do this work and who I do it for.
I will never stop working to eat dinner. I will never stop fighting for what is right, even when there is also some feta in the fridge. And I will never stop being so very thankful that you are by my side in this important work and that there is tahini in the pantry for dressing
With love and gratitude,
stop to end

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 2:21 PM

Henry Miller: “What the budding artist needs is the privilege of wrestling with problems in solitude—and without a master. He must learn to think and feel for himself, to trust his own impulses, and to be brave enough to make mistakes.” gointothestory.blcklst.com/on-writing-6/ #writing

@gointothestory.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 1:42 PM

I like to think of Carl Jung as our most important "screenwriting guru" as his theory of Individuation mirrors the Protagonist journey found in most movies. Here is a Go Into The Story 5-part series on Jung's theories and their relevance to storytelling. gointothestory.blcklst.com/reflections-...

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