If a scene isn’t working, change one thing: - Stakes - POV - Goal - Obstacle Small shifts matter. Ask S.E.A. GPT for rewrite guidance.

Before the week ends, take a moment to recognize the work you did do. Share one line of dialogue from your project that you LOVE. It can be funny, raw, awkward, poetic, unfinished — it just has to feel true to your voice. Dialogue carries character, tone, and emotion. When you notice the lines that resonate with you, you start to understand what makes your writing uniquely yours. That awareness is powerful — and it’s something worth celebrating. Drop your line in the comments and, if you want, add a sentence about why it works or what it reveals about the character. Want to sharpen your dialogue, scene flow, and character arcs? Grab Piecing Your Script Together for practical tools that will help you at any stage of the screenwriting process with confidence. https://www.amazon.com/Piecing-Script-Together-Melissa-Butler-ebook/dp/B0G2G3CNW6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HSE6ZF4A16H6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XeAX5KSAYwu2gr5ddG9D1A.slQeTgfc-Lvqh_bKBA1vX3TtgTv9PTGKCFTVe71ElVM&dib_tag=se&keywords=piecing+your+screenplay+together&qid=1766154848&sprefix=piecing+your+screenplay+together%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1

What scene are you writing today? If you’re stuck, answer: - Who wants what? - What’s in the way? - What changes by the end? For more insight, watch the Transitions video in the Concept to Script course to help sharpen scene design and pacing.

Today is the day to set your writing goals for 2026. Not vague hopes — real, intentional goals that support the writer you want to be next year. To help you get focused, watch our latest YouTube video: 2026 Will Be Your BEST Writing Year If You Do This Today If you want support turning those goals into action, consider Coaching + the Writer’s Room meetups for structure, accountability, and consistent momentum throughout 2026. Drop one win from this month and one writing goal for 2026 in the comments 👇

It’s easy to feel like your script is farther away from “done” than it actually is — especially in the middle of a busy week. But chances are, you’re closer than you realize. Take a moment and ask yourself: What beat, or sequence, needs your attention before the year ends? Not the whole project. Just the one piece that’s lingering in your mind and quietly draining your energy. Identify it now. Name it. Decide what “done enough” looks like for this pass. When you bring clarity to the task, it stops hanging over you and becomes something you can actually tackle. Progress often comes from resolving the one thing you’ve been avoiding — not from doing more. Drop your focus item in the comments if you want accountability. If you want hands-on direction, clear next steps, and consistent momentum, Coaching can help you move forward with confidence and accountability.