Category: Writing
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Chainsaw Fairytale Unleashed
I’m proud of my latest screenplay, CHAINSAW FAIRYTALE. It’s been in development a long time. Here’s the unusual bit, though. Usually, when I finish a screenplay I keep it close to my chest. Only a few, select people are able to read it. That’s not the case with CHAINSAW FAIRYTALE. As I conceived and wrote…
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The Promise (Your First Scene)
When I run Write a Movie in 30 Days, which is my travelling screenwriting seminar/workshop, I encourage writers to break their fledgling ideas down into 40 ‘Bits of Business’. I hesitate to use the word ‘scenes’ since people tend to take that very literally, and a bit of business might be three or four very…
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Powertool Cheerleaders is LIVE!
Two and a half years ago, I was giving up on the screenplay for Powertool Cheerleaders vs the Boyband of the Screeching Dead…
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Powertool Cheerleaders Diary…
So, we thought we’d track the pre-production process of Powertool Cheerleaders vs the Boyband of the Screeching Dead with an online diary! The global pandemic has caused a few changes of plan, but we’re going to keep on putting the project together. Stay home and stay safe, everyone.
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New Date for FEAR & FILM
Pat’s 2018 live show FEAR & FILM, fresh from the wonderful Horror-on-Sea festival, has announced its next date. You can catch the full show at THREE WISE MONKEYS in Colchester on Thursday 12th April. Tickets are limited, but they’re on sale RIGHT NOW so grab one from the link below. The show is an interactive…
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Horror Stories @ Horror-on-Sea
Pat’s first live show of 2017 takes place this Saturday at the amazing and brilliant Horror-on-Sea festival in Southend. This annual festival is a huge highlight of the year (every year!) for the crew at Jinx Media. There are countless premieres and special events, including the World Premiere of Slasher House II from our wonderful…
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Screenwriting Masterclass and Consultancy
Here at Jinx Media, we’d like to thank everyone who attended our masterclass at the weekend. The event was a massive success, and we’ll be announcing additional dates shortly. We’d also like to formally announce Pat’s new script consultancy service. Over the last decade, Pat has been offering feedback and notes on scripts in both…
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New Interview with Pat over at Micro Budget Massacre
If you haven’t yet checked out the awesome blog Micro Budget Massacre, allow us to point you in that direction. The blog was set up by our good friend MJ Dixon, writer and director of a whole slew of terrific independent features such as Slasher House and Legacy of Thorn. Pat’s interview is the latest…
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Get the Screenwriting Masterclass to Visit Your Town!
I love running workshops and masterclass sessions on screenwriting. Over the years, I’ve built up a real arsenal of exercises and techniques which can help screenwriters tap into their full potential regardless of whether they’re just starting out or have been writing professionally for a while. I’ve been lucky enough to spend time lecturing in very…
Pat Higgins and Jinx Media 