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Writing in Hollywood: Should Men Tell Women’s Stories?

January 22, 2018 by Amy Suto 2 Comments

Back in the day, I wrote a guide for men on how to write female characters.

In a nutshell: like human beings. Complex, flawed, whole. Strong — but also weak. A spectrum, just like male characters have been written about for decades in film and television.

However, even though men should portray female characters as complex in their writing — should men elect to tell stories that are told from the female perspective, about the female experience? As storytellers, what should our responsibilities be when telling stories that are not our own experiences? [Read more…]

Filed Under: All Posts, Most Popular Posts, Screenwriting Tagged With: #metoo, feminism, screenwriting, writing

How to Work with a Writing Partner (and not murder each other!)

October 31, 2017 by Amy Suto 1 Comment

It’s a Friday and I’m going to meet up with another writer at his office like I do almost every Friday, mainly because I want to steal all of the butterscotch from the reception candy bowl (I’m not twelve, I promise you). I’m carrying a container of the very real, very ridiculous pizza flavored nuts brand Dee’s Nuts — I kid you not — that is integral to our plot. Okay, maybe not integral but like there is a sophisticated, layered inside joke throughout the script about this container of nuts and our main character just happens to be nicknamed Dee (like I said, I’m not twelve.)

We’re working on a pilot that, if you’ve had drinks with me in the past three months, you’ve probably heard me pitch to you in the same breathless tone of voice that I get when I describe why I love Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. (But don’t talk to me about any of the sequels. Just don’t.)

I’ve written some of my favorite projects with others: Jen Enfield-Kane and I wrote and were co-showrunners on CON at USC. Noah Suarez-Sikes and I have had a litany of never-produced yet incredibly lovely writing projects that we’ve worked on together (and hopefully will have another soon!) I’m working with Sandy Valles (an actress known for her role in CON oh and also QUEEN OF THE SOUTH) on a pitch based on an awesome idea her and her brother came up with.

I love television writing in part because of how collaborative it is: you get to play make-believe with other talented creatives. Together, you make something cool that people will hopefully turn into GIFs and needlessly complex Fanfiction for years to come.

However, this doesn’t mean that the writing process is a dream. Writing with a partner or in a television room means there are a lot of different perspectives and approaches to story — which can be great at certain times and a roadblocks at others!

So if you’re starting in a television writers’ room or are about to embark on writing a script with a writing partner, here are some things you should keep in mind so that you get along with other creatives and homicide stays on the page:  [Read more…]

Filed Under: All Posts, Most Popular Posts, Working in Hollywood, Writing, Writing for TV Tagged With: screenwriting, television writing, writing with a partner

Working in Hollywood and the Cost of Ambition

July 5, 2016 by Amy Suto 1 Comment

37th College Television Emmys at the Skirball Cultural Center on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)
37th College Television Emmys at the Skirball Cultural Center on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

In a whirlwind two months, I graduated from USC with a degree in screenwriting, won some shiny things from USC and from the Television Academy for the series I wrote and created, started full-time as an assistant to an awesome TV lit agent at Verve, and made some incredible new friends.

college television emmys television foundationYet not everything survived the transition into the real world, and I ended yet another relationship that crumbled in the face of my long hours and steadfast dedication to my career. It’s no secret that the path to becoming a TV writer is a long road that requires both the fortitude and portfolio to succeed in a sea of overqualified candidates, and while I’m in it for the long haul, sometimes the people I date see my love for my work as a limitation instead of a key part of who I am. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Adventures, All Posts, Who is Amy Suto? Tagged With: ambition, college emmys, hollywood, screenwriting, USC

4 Ways to Find the Emotional Core of Your Story

April 2, 2013 by Amy Suto

Emotional authenticity is the difference between a derivative genre flick and an Oscar winning film that moves audiences to tears. Think of your absolute favorite movie and why you love it.

The Matrix is mine, and the reason I love it so much is not simply because of the rich sci-fi world the Wachowskis created, but because Neo’s journey is so captivating. How would you react when everyone builds you up to be “The One,” only to be told by the wise Oracle that you’re not? Neo chooses to ignore the Oracle and create his own path, and

When it comes to selling your scripts, the most powerful weapon you have is being able to make your audience feel something. Emotion will get you where structuring and formatting and perfect grammar alone cannot. That’s why today’s post is all about finding ways to connect with the emotional core of your story!

Step One: Why This Story?

Why these characters, and this situation? What drove you to capture this particular story?

In essence, what is your story really about?

My spy thriller The One We Left Behind was really about my main character’s journey of self-discovery. Boy Meets Assassin is about the conflict between my character’s work life and his love life. The Last Prodigy is about responsibility. Love Letters from the Dance Floor came from my newfound love of ballroom dancing, but was really about how we connect with others both on and off the dance floor.

Step Two: What Inspired You?

What was the core piece of inspiration that lead you to an idea?

It could be a movie you love, a short story you read, a new hobby, or a conversation you overheard.

The Last Prodigy was inspired in part by this photo I took on vacation in Hawaii:

[Read more…]

Filed Under: All Posts, Screenwriting Tagged With: emotional core of your story, how to find the theme of your story, screenwriting, theme of a screenplay, writing emotional pieces, writing for emotion

For Men: How to Write Female Characters

February 11, 2013 by Amy Suto

This post was originally intended to be a satirical comment on the state of female characters in screenplays written by men.

But, ironically enough, after talking to a handful of male screenwriters, I realized that there is a legitimate, long-standing issue amongst male writers when it comes to writing female characters.

I say this without judgment: some male writers just don’t know how to write female characters. Which is why I’m here to help! [Read more…]

Filed Under: All Posts, Screenwriting Tagged With: feminist film student, screenwriting, strong female characters, writing female characters

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Instagram post 17860742800578622 On Saturdays you can find me on the dance floor surrounded by friends and fellow indie music enthusiasts at danceyourselfclean at thesatellitela ✌️If you don’t know all the words to Lisztomania you will need to enroll in the proper remedial course before we go out
Instagram post 17850230695708334 Hit play on the official playlist and join us in the underground. New chapters up on amysuto.com/underground following Misty, a neon artist, and Trigger, a backup dancer, as they pursue and get pursued through the underground in their search to find their missing friend. New songwriter cameos on the horizon and more mixed media and interactivity coming soon as the story unfolds~~~
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Instagram post 17843859466759522 Got to post up right next to the Hollywood Reporter and interview a ton of talented writers like Craig Mazin and the stars of shows like One Day at a Time on the red carpet for the Sentinel Awards! I feel so lucky that every day my work is something different and fun, and I get to meet the phenomenal people who have inspired me as a writer. On to the next adventure ✌️
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Instagram post 17890716346425433 “The cardinal rule in dating in Los Angeles? Don’t let them see you feel.” New day, new story: amymsuto.com/underground
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Instagram post 17872806952491810 //CINDERELLA DANCED HERSELF CLEAN// A new chapter and a new clue up on my website, AmySuto.com/underground, for my month-long fiction series EATEN ALIVE BY THE LA MILLENNIAL UNDERGROUND. Thanks to shilahstanford for sharing her original songs and for playing the role of Keke, and to the songwriter Will See for his appearance in an upcoming chapter as the character Echo. If you like LA, songwriters, and mysteries, this story is for you. Each installment is written on a daily basis, check it out and get the official playlist at amymsuto.com/underground ✌️
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Instagram post 18012371509247718 What’s more millennial than getting kidnapped out of an Instagram art installation? Guess you’ll have to find out for yourself — the next installment is up on AmySuto.com/underground. Shoutout to the endlessly talented shilahstanford for lending her voice and image to this project and for playing Keke, the missing songstress who disappears the night of a show gone wrong. I’m literally just writing this thing as I go, you guys, so if you want to be a character or have a story to share about your own time in the millennial underground, let me know and let’s spin some tales ✌️Pretty much everything in this series is shot on an iPhone to prove that storytelling transcends technology. Also because I do not own a red camera. SEE YOU IN THE UNDERGROUND 😎
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Instagram post 17848506961676660 Feeling grateful — can’t wait to share what we’re planning next! • kingdomofpavement What an incredible night — we are floored by all of the talent that showed up, and by our community who continues to make these magical nights inclusive and safe spaces for anyone to share what they’re working on. Every open mic night has been unexpected in a great way, and we can’t wait to share what’s next ✨ liked a performer from last night? FOLLOW them, stream their music, read their work, and continue to support them and show up for them. Here are the featured performers from last night: Mau’s band nightlightsofficial, actress rebijord, singer/songwriter and guitarist shilahstanford, author and poet theauthorlife, Will Cordova can be found on Spotify at willsee, and bananawhofam has music available to stream/buy. Go go go — support the people who make the art you love. Chalk art by the incredible vandercallispan .
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Instagram post 17848492489637949 Our next open mic night for kingdomofpavement is Saturday, Oct 19th at 7pm — do you have your tickets yet and know what you’re sharing? It’s the last one we’re doing for the year, so don’t miss it! KingdomofPavement.com/events
Chalkboard art by the incredible vandercallispan ✨
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Instagram post 18098348734070762 Rainy morning writing session to start the weekend. I’m working on a sort of “anti-memoir” — a fictional account of true memories organized by city. It’s not something I’ve figured out how to write quite yet, but it’s been a fun experiment. Learning how to play with form is important ~ after all, there are no rules in make believe.
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Instagram post 17871871684465326 Our new issue is live on KingdomofPavement.com, and in it I share some interviews and experiences I had whilst in Berlin! Los Angeles can be an all-encompassing whirlwind sometimes. Getting out to see other places is so important when it comes to gaining new insights and examining our habits and the places we call home — especially as storytellers and creatives. I’m actually embarking on a new written project as a result of my trip, inspired by the people and places that have changed me. I hope you get a new perspective this week on whatever you’re working on. Happy Wednesday! 📸 by the incredible kaeviktoria
Instagram post 17987771077278949 THANK YOU to all of our incredible performers who came out to our kingdomofpavement open mic last night. From delihours (the incredible indie/jazz band in this video that opened up the night) to the amazing poets elenascarlettmurray and b.stryke to flannerymaney and Will’s incredible musical covers and Logan Rose’s amazing short story to the awesome surprise performance of bananawhofam and all of the rest of the PHENOMENAL performers who came out — we’re beyond lucky to have witnessed such an incredible night and have another sold-out show. Let’s keep building our kingdom, shall we? 📆 MARK YOUR CALENDARS — next open mic night is SATURDAY OCTOBER 19th @ 7pm 📆
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Instagram post 18075296911123200 Get your tickets — next open mic is this Saturday at 7pm! Bring your poetry, short stories, songs, and your soul ❤️ • kingdomofpavement ✨Do you have your tickets for this Saturday’s open mic night? Get yours for $5 at AuntBessi.com and let us know if you want to be on the performer list! ✨Last open mic night, we had flannerymaney and Kingdom of Pavement artist Sam Grosslight join us with their incredible bluegrass ensemble as one of our featured performers. We can’t wait to share with you our next group of incredibly talented featured performers — and we want YOU to take the stage as well! Join us and let’s HIT THE PAVEMENT together for an unforgettable night!
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Instagram post 17918194801327004 You are the company you keep, and I kept some great company during my travels last week! Excited to be back in LA, not on a plane, and with my cat. Looking forward to more adventures in the future but for now — back to work!
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Instagram post 17867124280529306 The nice thing about working from home is that I can settle in front of my computer with a hot mug of coffee, light a candle, and get to writing on my own pace. I can stay inside when it’s raining and appreciate the storm from my window. Today in particular I have several awesome creative writing projects to spend the day working on, so if you need me I’ll be here until the sun decides to make a reappearance ☀️
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Instagram post 18083461180140822 Looking for something to read this weekend? New post up on AmySuto.com featuring some of my favorite recent reads, listens, and things around the internet. My top two recommendations include Ronan Farrow’s Catch and Kill and the new Cold War Kids album!
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Instagram post 17885220916450320 In honor of fog, fear, and finding ourselves in the concrete canyons of this city, a new chapter is up on AmySuto.com/underground told through words, my favorite song of late, and black-and-white film GIFs. .
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Instagram post 17860742800578622 On Saturdays you can find me on the dance floor surrounded by friends and fellow indie music enthusiasts at danceyourselfclean at thesatellitela ✌️If you don’t know all the words to Lisztomania you will need to enroll in the proper remedial course before we go out
Instagram post 17850230695708334 Hit play on the official playlist and join us in the underground. New chapters up on amysuto.com/underground following Misty, a neon artist, and Trigger, a backup dancer, as they pursue and get pursued through the underground in their search to find their missing friend. New songwriter cameos on the horizon and more mixed media and interactivity coming soon as the story unfolds~~~
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Instagram post 17843859466759522 Got to post up right next to the Hollywood Reporter and interview a ton of talented writers like Craig Mazin and the stars of shows like One Day at a Time on the red carpet for the Sentinel Awards! I feel so lucky that every day my work is something different and fun, and I get to meet the phenomenal people who have inspired me as a writer. On to the next adventure ✌️
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Instagram post 17872806952491810 //CINDERELLA DANCED HERSELF CLEAN// A new chapter and a new clue up on my website, AmySuto.com/underground, for my month-long fiction series EATEN ALIVE BY THE LA MILLENNIAL UNDERGROUND. Thanks to shilahstanford for sharing her original songs and for playing the role of Keke, and to the songwriter Will See for his appearance in an upcoming chapter as the character Echo. If you like LA, songwriters, and mysteries, this story is for you. Each installment is written on a daily basis, check it out and get the official playlist at amymsuto.com/underground ✌️
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Instagram post 18012371509247718 What’s more millennial than getting kidnapped out of an Instagram art installation? Guess you’ll have to find out for yourself — the next installment is up on AmySuto.com/underground. Shoutout to the endlessly talented shilahstanford for lending her voice and image to this project and for playing Keke, the missing songstress who disappears the night of a show gone wrong. I’m literally just writing this thing as I go, you guys, so if you want to be a character or have a story to share about your own time in the millennial underground, let me know and let’s spin some tales ✌️Pretty much everything in this series is shot on an iPhone to prove that storytelling transcends technology. Also because I do not own a red camera. SEE YOU IN THE UNDERGROUND 😎
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Instagram post 17855876494613432 When I was a kid, I dreamed of moving to LA to do this thing called writing AKA Playing Pretend Professionally. I remember when I worked at my family’s pulp fiction bookstore, we even had some famous writers buy our books. I’d read their scripts and study their movies in between driving to the post office across from the saloon where the biker gangs hung out to ship their hardboiled detective novels. Now, I get to play pretend both for the month-long holiday of Halloween and for my writing, and I couldn’t be luckier to do so with the incredible friends I’ve made out here. We are the people and the stories we surround ourselves with, and I’m lucky to be in good company with both ❤️
Instagram post 18078104956095397 Fear and Loathing... & Avocado Toast? For the month of November I’m writing a story a day about a songwriter gone missing in the LA millennial underground. This noir adventure will be accompanied by a Spotify soundtrack, mysterious TikTok clues, and a deep dive into the perils of #cancelculture. Check out the first story at AmySuto.com/underground and subscribe to get the daily stories to your inbox, fam ✌️
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Instagram post 17848506961676660 Feeling grateful — can’t wait to share what we’re planning next! • kingdomofpavement What an incredible night — we are floored by all of the talent that showed up, and by our community who continues to make these magical nights inclusive and safe spaces for anyone to share what they’re working on. Every open mic night has been unexpected in a great way, and we can’t wait to share what’s next ✨ liked a performer from last night? FOLLOW them, stream their music, read their work, and continue to support them and show up for them. Here are the featured performers from last night: Mau’s band nightlightsofficial, actress rebijord, singer/songwriter and guitarist shilahstanford, author and poet theauthorlife, Will Cordova can be found on Spotify at willsee, and bananawhofam has music available to stream/buy. Go go go — support the people who make the art you love. Chalk art by the incredible vandercallispan .
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Instagram post 17848492489637949 Our next open mic night for kingdomofpavement is Saturday, Oct 19th at 7pm — do you have your tickets yet and know what you’re sharing? It’s the last one we’re doing for the year, so don’t miss it! KingdomofPavement.com/events
Chalkboard art by the incredible vandercallispan ✨
Instagram post 17847576889646251 ...me! I’m live right now with upworkinc as one of their featured freelancers at this conference (I’m on the left!). If you’re there right now, come say hi and I’ll write you a bio 🙂 I’ve loved freelancing with Upwork and have met people from all over the world. I’ve been able to travel for work and had extraordinary experiences I wouldn’t have had otherwise — and way more time to devote to my creative work since I don’t have a traditional day job. I’ll be here (virtually) the next two days meeting new people and helping you tell your story. Onwards ✌️
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Instagram post 18098348734070762 Rainy morning writing session to start the weekend. I’m working on a sort of “anti-memoir” — a fictional account of true memories organized by city. It’s not something I’ve figured out how to write quite yet, but it’s been a fun experiment. Learning how to play with form is important ~ after all, there are no rules in make believe.
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Instagram post 17871871684465326 Our new issue is live on KingdomofPavement.com, and in it I share some interviews and experiences I had whilst in Berlin! Los Angeles can be an all-encompassing whirlwind sometimes. Getting out to see other places is so important when it comes to gaining new insights and examining our habits and the places we call home — especially as storytellers and creatives. I’m actually embarking on a new written project as a result of my trip, inspired by the people and places that have changed me. I hope you get a new perspective this week on whatever you’re working on. Happy Wednesday! 📸 by the incredible kaeviktoria
Instagram post 17987771077278949 THANK YOU to all of our incredible performers who came out to our kingdomofpavement open mic last night. From delihours (the incredible indie/jazz band in this video that opened up the night) to the amazing poets elenascarlettmurray and b.stryke to flannerymaney and Will’s incredible musical covers and Logan Rose’s amazing short story to the awesome surprise performance of bananawhofam and all of the rest of the PHENOMENAL performers who came out — we’re beyond lucky to have witnessed such an incredible night and have another sold-out show. Let’s keep building our kingdom, shall we? 📆 MARK YOUR CALENDARS — next open mic night is SATURDAY OCTOBER 19th @ 7pm 📆
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Instagram post 18075296911123200 Get your tickets — next open mic is this Saturday at 7pm! Bring your poetry, short stories, songs, and your soul ❤️ • kingdomofpavement ✨Do you have your tickets for this Saturday’s open mic night? Get yours for $5 at AuntBessi.com and let us know if you want to be on the performer list! ✨Last open mic night, we had flannerymaney and Kingdom of Pavement artist Sam Grosslight join us with their incredible bluegrass ensemble as one of our featured performers. We can’t wait to share with you our next group of incredibly talented featured performers — and we want YOU to take the stage as well! Join us and let’s HIT THE PAVEMENT together for an unforgettable night!
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Instagram post 17918194801327004 You are the company you keep, and I kept some great company during my travels last week! Excited to be back in LA, not on a plane, and with my cat. Looking forward to more adventures in the future but for now — back to work!
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