Jonathan Treisman

Articles by Jonathan Treisman

Writing Loglines that Sell

Have you ever been stuck listening to a friend tell you a joke that seems to go on without ever reaching the punch line? Your mind starts wandering and you stop paying attention as the joke painfully loses its momentum.

Pitching your ideas effectively, whether from a script, novel or even your own mind, does not come naturally for most of us. But with a little practice, it can. On... (read more)

What Do I Do When Someone Wants To Option My Screenplay?

One of the best phone calls a writer can receive is when someone calls and wants to option his or her screenplay!

For many writers, this can seem like a dream come true because it validates the months they have toiled away on their laptop, losing all sense of night and day, even neglecting friends and family. For others, this can be a scary moment fill... (read more)