
Rich Kaplan
Rich Kaplan has written and produced numerous episodes of network television. A member of the WGA, his credits include stints on Roseanne, What I Like About You, and the critically acclaimed Welcome to New York starring Christine Baranski and Jim Gaffigan. In 2007 he helped Blake form Blake Snyder Enterprises, where he still pitches in and helps out in any way he can. Rich is a long-time resident of Los Angeles and a proud member of the “Cat” nation.
The Power of Images Great and Small
Images, particularly in the hands of talented creatives, have enormous power, including the images of characters smoking cigarettes.
Wrights Write? Damn Right!
The Insights I Gained by
Misspelling a Word
Understanding the expert craftsmanship displayed by the writers of great shows, who week after week built funny, exciting, and compelling episodes.
The Happy Warrior’s Guide to Starting Your Writing Career – Part 2
A positive attitude tends to shine through in all the actions you take—whether in a query letter or a casual conversation with another writer.
The Happy Warrior’s Guide to Starting Your Writing Career – Part 1
The challenge for the aspiring writer is to find a systematic approach to pursuing the dream—one that provides practical guidance while fostering a healthy attitude toward the process.
How to Pitch Your Story
Howe to build a pitch using a modified version of Blake Snyder's beat sheet.
Too Scared to Write
When you know your craft, you no longer have to face a vast forbidding forest. It allows you to focus on an individual tree.
Rules
By thoroughly understanding traditional modes of expression, Picasso was better able to devise new ones which could more effectively present his vision.