BlueCat Writers Blog
Gina Marie
The BlueCat Screenwriting workshop is by far one of the best I've attended. I especially like how Gordy kept our group focused and engaged by offering solid advice with minimal direction encouraging us to be creative - he's quite a comedian too. Gina Marie, Atlanta...
Kristyn Jo Benedyk
Gordy effortlessly manages to deliver thorough, honest, constructive criticism yet does so with a sincere warmth and kindness. You get the notes you need to make your work better, but you leave feeling empowered and cared for as a writer rather than stressed or upset...
Alvaro Rodriguez
The Full Script Workshop gave me an insightful, interactive opportunity to find the strengths and weaknesses in my screenplay before I jumped into the next, undoubtedly better draft. Gordy’s conversational approach manages to be holistic and scene-specific at the same...
William M Akers
A superb workshop! Hoffman really understands story and character, plus he's an excellent teacher. His ability to work with writers about their ideas, finding the flaws and gems, is impressive. Everyone came away armed with heaps of useful knowledge that will improve...
Ana Brown, Seattle Workshop
A huge thank you to Gordy for an amazing workshop! During those eight hours I literally started to think about crafting my work in a manner that I hadn't before. I have read a lot of screenwriting books and attended more then a few writers groups. There is simply no...
Interview with Robert Byington
This past spring, I had the chance to interview independent filmmaker, actor, and writer Robert Byington. Using his own unique wit, Byington answered questions about inspiration, humor, and how a location affects storytelling. One thing's for sure, this storyteller...
Interview with William Akers
William Akers Author of YOUR SCREENPLAY SUCKS Screenwriter and college professor William M. Akers graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master in Fine Arts and now teaches at Vanderbilt University. Akers has taught scriptwriting for the past...
Interview with Jennifer Arzt
Every year, thousands of writers take part in Script Frenzy. The goal: write 100 pages of scripted material during the month of April. Late last week, Script Frenzy's Program Director, Jennifer Arzt, was kind enough to share some time with BlueCat. Inspiring thousands...
Interview with Melissa Brandt
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with charming screenwriter Melissa Brandt, in West Hollywood, to discuss her first feature Cordelia, her creative inspirations, and much more. After receiving a degree in English from the University of Minnesota, and spending...
Interview with John Erick Dowdle
Today’s interview is with one half of the Brothers Dowdle team. John Erick Dowdle, pictured right (on the left), and his brother Drew (on the right), began producing films together in 2005, with The Dry Spell. In 2007, they made The Poughkeepsie Tapes, a faux...