Yu Oughta Write
Lynn Q. YuA newsletter on screenwriting and entertainment industry trends.
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WHALERS: a spec script round-up
In “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” there’s a moment where the documentarians interview the apprentices who work under sushi master Jiro Ono. It’s revealed that apprentices must spend ten years learning to master rice before they’re allowed to move...
Crafting a Documentary Narrative
I’m thrilled to announce the YouTube premiere of my short documentary “Pop-Up Life: Los Angeles”:
“Pop-Up Life” was a pure labor of love made with a skeleton crew of friends.
We filmed at over 20 locations on the East Side of Los Ange...
Staccato Sentences Strike Again
Staccato Sentences Strike Again
It’s that time of year where I go on a Black List binge and read through as many scripts from the previous year’s Black List that capture my interest.
I kicked off the 2025 list with Minnow by Zach Straus...
2025 Writing Year in Review
2025 marked my most productive writing year yet!
A joyous still from “Left-Handed Girl,” a 2025 indie film that I greatly enjoyed.
In 2025, I managed to …
- Write and complete TWO feature specs — “RENTERS” and “NEGATIVE SPLIT” — and...
Talking the talk
We’re a couple of weeks into production on “Perfect Girl,” and while there are plenty of lessons about filmmaking that I’ll be excited to synthesize afterwards, the one screenwriting topic I wanted to comment on at this phase has to do with...
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