My good friend and colleague Joana Adesuwa Reiterer just finished her latest project: together with the authors Corinna Milborn and Mary Kreutzer she wrote the book Ware Frau - Auf den Spuren moderner Sklaverei von Afrika nach Europa (vaguely translated: Product Woman - Tracing Modern Slavery from Africa to Europe).

Since my last movie Greener Pastures that premiered a year ago i am kind of involved with the topic of human trafficking. Especially the situation here in Austria is unbelievable, the government argues about smoking prohibition in bars and on our streets human beeings have to sell their body because they literally don´t have any other choice.

I highly recommend reading the book, i´ve been at the book presentation yesterday and i hope that this book will raise the awareness of the people. And just in case you wonder where to get the book, here is the Amazon link: Amazon.de: Ware Frau

Another month passed, i didn´t blog a lot since i´ve been abroad for some time, hopefully April will be better. Anyway, here my monthly list of read-worthy articles…

Screenwriting Structure part 12 - The Inciting Incident by The Unknown Screenwriter

Another part of the Screenwriting Structure series.

The Diablo Cody Backlash by Mystery Man on Film

So much buzz about a screenwriter (just because she has been a stripper?), Myster Man writes a great post about all the people who attack Diablo without a reason (rather than envy?).

Concept is King: Why Juno worked by Christina

Another post about Juno, it pretty much sums it up why it won the Oscar.

What Spec means by Alex Epstein

Alex answers a question of a reader and states what writing a spec really means.

How to explain quantum mechanics by John August

How to address a highly difficult topic in a screenplay, what does the audience really need to know?

Case against Character Arcs by Mystery Man on Film

Some examples where the inner character arc seems not that important.

Columbo Always Showed Up Late by Jane Espenson

When is the right time to introduce your main protagonist?

What does Copyright Protect by Alex Epstein

Alex answers a readers question whether it´s possible to copyright a character (like Superman).

If Major Studio Gave Notes on Juno by Ken Levine

A hilarious post: what would a major studio respond if Diablo sent in her screenplay rather than produce it the indy way.

Yes Virginia, there is a Nudity Clause by Alex Epstein

There are problems that you could run in if your movie / series screenplay contains nudity, not so much problems with the audience, rather with the actors.

No, I said, “Pitching” by Jane Espenson

Jane´s thoughts about how to pitch a project.

When to Stop Writing by Ken Levine

Most of the time screenwriters struggle with starting to write, but when is the right time to stop?

Shot an indie pilot. What´s next? by John August

A very good post about what to do with your indie pilot.

Rethinking Motivation by John August

Some hints about character motivation. What does the character want? What does the character need?