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Credited screenwriter, film producer, creator of the Turn & Burn screenwriting guide, guest blogger for Stage32, and founder of Script Revolution.
- About Me - CJ Walley
About Me. I grew up sharing toys, pets, TV and movies with...
- Turn & Burn: The Scriptwriter’s Guide to Writing Better ... - CJ Walley
Inspired by my extensive online posts and extended...
- About Me - CJ Walley
As a spec script writer, he loves to create pulpy thrillers, mostly with female leads, that feature strong themes, brutal action, witty dialogue, and twisting scenes that have characters vying for power or falling for one another. As a producer and writer-for-hire, he's production savvy,...
- Writer, Producer
- CJ Walley
About Me. I grew up sharing toys, pets, TV and movies with my sister; Monster trucks and Barbie dolls, Cats and dogs, Mad Max and My Little Pony. My parents would take us around Europe in a caravan. We got to roam landscapes, gaze around museums, and smirk in novelty shops. They raised us equals.
- Invaluable Insight from A Working Indie Writer…
- Encouraging and Practical
- A Knowledgeable and Enjoyable Read
As a screenwriter, there’s one topic I find pops up constantly – both when chatting with indie directors, and lay-person movie-loving-pals. It’s that million dollar (or $100 million dollar, if you’re talking blockbuster) question: Why the absolute hell are movies so empty and boring these days? Well, there’s plenty which feeds into that. For instan...
A great book by someone who’s gone through the trenches in terms of the challenges of breaking in as a screenwriter. Although this is predominantly about the craft of writing, it also covers career building and mental health issues. An encouraging reminder to not sell out to the expectations of others but to be an authentic artist. I particularly l...
I found “Turn and Burn” to be a practical, informative, and helpful guide to overcoming the pitfalls and setbacks in the current world of screenwriting. In a direct and down-to-earth manner, CJ Walley humbly shares his own experiences about having his screenplays recently made into films. He covers a wide range of topics, from creating organic char...
Read writing from CJ Walley on Medium. Screenwriter | Film Producer | Founder of Script Revolution & Rebelle Rouser | Author of Turn & Burn. Every day, CJ Walley and thousands of other...
Dec 22, 2020 · CJ Walley My Secret Formula for Breaking-In as a Screenwriter Trying to work out what Hollywood wants is enough to drive you up the wall, but there’s a certain mix of elements that will always...
CJ Walley. Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. I’m here for the gritty movies, the rebellious movies, those films that pack a punch far harder than their budgets would suggest. As a spec script writer, I love to create pulpy thrillers, mostly with female leads, that feature strong themes, brutal action, witty dialogue, and twisting scenes that ...
