PRODUCER: Thanks for letting me read your script. It has a lot of good stuff, but it's just not for me. Good luck with it elsewhere. ME: Your rejection was well told #scriptsky

I’m going to perform a magic trick. Sony is laying off 1,000. Disney is laying off 1,000. Production is down by tens of thousands of days. See, I just made your morale disappear #scriptsky

My dream is to have a movie win Best Picture at the 100th annual Oscars, which are in 2028. This means that to make the deadline, I have to sell a script this year and get it released by 2027. The good news is I am totally on track; I just have to learn how to write a script #scriptsky

How dare Netflix raise its prices, making its service less affordable to its most cash-strapped customers, who are already struggling due to increases in prices for food and gas. Only screenwriting competitions and services are allowed to do that #scriptsky

Between DRIVE, THE NICE GUYS, BARBIE, and PROJECT HAIL MARY, I think it’s pretty safe to say at this point that Ryan Gosling is one of our greatest living movie stars #ProjectHailMary

THEM: It is noble to suffer for your art ME, A SCREENWRITER: Okay, but is it cool if I got a break from the suffering for like, 5 minutes? #scriptsky

Seniors are so adorable #scriptsky

Please don't despair if a lot of people in the industry have told you "no." The constant rejection, sustained humiliation, and gradual destruction of your dreams only makes you stronger #scriptsky

Oh whoops apparently both of my books are half off on Kindle. That's a lot of middling to okay reading material for not much money. www.amazon.com/ANH-NGUYEN-D...

FYI: The ebook of my short story collection is half off. People seem to like it. Maybe it will provide some entertainment as the world burns. www.amazon.com/THROUGH-DARK...

Haven't achieved your career goals yet? Stop complaining. There are so many people worse off than you. People who have never experienced love. People who still have to live with their parents. People who still believe that screenwriting is a realistic career. Think about them #scriptsky

The Oscars are Sunday, but we have a result now. The winner for Best Actor is the writer who tells everyone their script is "being read by a producer" when the truth is the writer followed up with the producer last month after sending it last year and the producer never responded #scriptsky

The world could be such a nice place if we allowed it. It's all so goddamn unnecessary. There's no need for any of it. It's so beautiful here. It should be so cool to be alive

A lot of you are struggling to break in, and I think I've figured out why. You need to write something good. If you write a good script, people will like it, and they will want to buy it. But if you write bad scripts, no one will like them or want to buy them. It's just how it is #scriptsky

Netflix has dropped out of the running to buy Warner Bros., boosting Paramount’s odds of acquiring WB. Guys, I know it seems hopeless. But we still have time to raise enough money to outbid Paramount. All we have to do is put on the best damn talent show this town has ever seen #scriptsky

In his acceptance speech for award for best screenplay, Ryan Coogler said “when you look at a blank page, think of who you love” and I dunno, that really moved me so I wrote it down and sat it on my desk to look at while I work

I know you're feeling stressed out about the industry. But there's something you should remember that should bring you comfort. AI isn't a better writer than you. And it is absolutely, 100% unable to steal your screenwriting job. And that's because right now you don't have one #scriptsky

Was watching FORREST GUMP the other night, and I have to admit, I was really caught off guard when he said this #scriptsky

My birthday has already past, but I did publish a birthday post on my blog again. Sorry that it's a bit of a downer: www.craiggusmann.com/39-on-lost-t...

CANARY TRAP is officially here! It was a long process from inception to completion but with our amazing cast, crew and supporters, we made it happen. Can’t wait for all of you to check it out! vimeo.com/879210592

Was watching FORREST GUMP the other night, and I have to admit, I was really caught off guard when he said this #scriptsky

I know you're feeling stressed out about the industry. But there's something you should remember that should bring you comfort. AI isn't a better writer than you. And it is absolutely, 100% unable to steal your screenwriting job. And that's because right now you don't have one #scriptsky

Roses are red Violets are blue Your movie sounds like my script So I'm going to sue #scriptsky

Exciting weekend we have ahead of us. Today is Friday the 13th, a day when many writers will be working on a horror script because they feel inspired. And tomorrow is Valentine's Day, a day when many writers will be working on a romcom script because they don't have a date #scriptsky

Professional script readers be like: “This is good but the script I read 6 weeks ago was a masterpiece, so PASS” #scriptsky

If you’re struggling to find a replacement for script competitions after last year’s exodus, the Gauntlet is open! Our readers work in the industry at top agencies, studios, and production companies like Netflix, Amazon, HBO, UTA, Lucasfilm, & more. Enter your film or tv pilot script today!

I love screenwriting SO MUCH Finding a concept is FASCINATING Developing a plot is DELIGHTFUL Shaping a character is STIMULATING Thinking up dialogue is THRILLING Writing a logline is Choosing a title is CAPTIVATING #scriptsky

So many spec sales in the last few weeks. My plan to turn the public against franchise films so their box office would drop and studios would start getting desperate and asking for original scripts again, dramatically increasing my chances of a sale, has worked like a charm #scriptsky

I love screenwriting SO MUCH Finding a concept is FASCINATING Developing a plot is DELIGHTFUL Shaping a character is STIMULATING Thinking up dialogue is THRILLING Writing a logline is Choosing a title is CAPTIVATING #scriptsky

I wrote an acclaimed biopic about Donyale Luna, the first Black supermodel – whom Zendaya honored in a spectacular photo shoot a few years ago. I think Z would be a perfect fit for the role, so @Zendaya, if you want your first Oscar nom, have your people call my people! #Zendaya

I'm at a loss for words. A video of myself building a table from IKEA and eating IKEA meatballs on the table just received a 90-minute standing ovation at the 48th annual Sundance Film Festival. They’re saying that it has inspired people to start making their own furniture again #scriptsky

Accepting my Oscar in five years: "Thank you to my family, my friends...and finally, most importantly -- my snacks. They kept me going when I was tired and uninspired. To Chobani Greek yogurt and Fiber One brownies -- I would not be here without you" #scriptsky

Feeling kinda frustrated right now. People keep telling me that the character names in my new crime thriller script are too on-the-nose, but I’ve looked them over and over, and honestly, I just don’t see it #scriptsky

I am absolutely THRILLED about my nomination yesterday. If you had told me as a little boy that one day I would grow up to be selected by my peers as one of the 5 Most Desperate Screenwriters of the Year, I would never have believed you. But look at me now #scriptsky

I know most people do their favorite movies list at the end of the year, but I don't because I'm a rebel. Ahead of tomorrow's Oscar nominations, below are my top movies of 2025. What were your faves? 🎥 #scriptsky

Happy 2026 #scriptsky

To my comedy writers out there – with everything happening in the world, I hope you’re still motivated to create. Because as they say, laughter is the best medicine, and we could all use some right now. So step up - the world needs your dick jokes and fart jokes more than ever #scriptsky

Wishing you whatever your version of happiness is in 2026!

I don’t care what progress you made in your professional career in 2025. If your biggest accomplishment this year was just remaining hopeful in the current world we live in, I’m proud of you. #scriptsky

I was thinking about how hard it is to break into a career as a screenwriter, and you know what’s funny? Nothing. #scriptsky

This year was tough. I was starting to think I'd never sell anything. And then last week, I did. I'm nervous about what happens next, but the good news is I should be able to manage fine with one kidney #scriptsky

I don’t care what progress you made in your professional career in 2025. If your biggest accomplishment this year was just remaining hopeful in the current world we live in, I’m proud of you. #scriptsky

OLYMPIANS SAVE THE WORLD After the world's militaries are decimated by an alien invasion, a desperate U.S. military recruits Olympic athletes to fight back. #screenpit #scriptsky

A reminder that the key to writing is getting the very best out of your brain, but in order to get the best out of it you have to take care of your mental health. Stress, concern, and depression will take a toll on your work. So always make sure to take care of YOU and you'll get your best work.

My little nephew wants to be a writer like me (I'm so proud). I was just in his room and stumbled across the letter he wrote to Santa. It's just so adorable

THEM: We’d like to buy your screenplay for six figures ME (jaded after waiting a decade for this to happen): Oh hey, that’s cool

You say you're having trouble writing your masterpiece. But you need pain to make masterpieces. And you guys aren't hurting enough. So break a bottle and step on the glass. Grab a hot baking dish without mitts. Have some surgery without anesthesia. You need to start suffering now #scriptsky

This year I wrote a letter to Santa Claus saying that all I wanted for Christmas was a screenplay sale by Christmas. I've had close calls, but there’s only one week left. So if nothing happens by next Thursday, you know what that means. Our parents are lying pieces of shit #scriptsky

Merry Christmas to all my fellow TV writers:

A writer named Harrison Query has sold two spec scripts within the past 2 weeks. This is EXACTLY why I keep telling you guys you should all change your last names to "Bidding War" #Scriptsky