A former Disney screenwriting consultant, Michael has cowritten books on numerous subjects, including Own the A.I. Revolution. He keynotes to business organizations on the power of storytelling.If you were paying attention to Hollywood, the summer of 2023 was a tough one to forget. As testy negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers faltered, the air in Tinseltown buzzed with palpable tension.
Critically, due to screenwriting’s strict technical conventions, it can take years for even seasoned prose writers to hone this challenging medium, making it quite coveted, and highly competitive.Emerging AI writing tools can empower newbie screenwriters, especially those who have never dabbled in Final Draft and feel lost with the industry software.
Due to these capital restraints and high barriers to entry, you can’t simply go it alone. This is why gatekeepers, like studios and streamers, play such a big role. It’s also why pent-up screenwriters had to duke it out with them via labor strikes this past summer.