It’s hard to resist the allure of Hollywood. It’s just sexy, you know? All the stars and fanciness, the flashy lights. The whole process of making a movie is certainly more fascinating than the process of making a novel. Kids don’t run away from home to clamor at the doors of elite New York City literary agencies, trying to land whatever job they can. Movies are just a bit more glamorous than books are, and there’s no shame in hoping to see a story of yours translated to the big screen. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “This could be a movie,” you are not alone. Imagining which stars will get to bring your characters to life is part of the fun. For many writers, though, the world of film is a mystery. Maybe you’re curious about how the industry works, what makes screenwriting different from writing a novel, what tricks you can learn from the Hollywood masters to help improve your own craft. That’s what I’ll be helping you with in this series. The film industry has a lot to...