Author Archives: Evan Jobb

About Evan Jobb

Evan Jobb is a screenwriter and producer and is the current Writer Laureate with the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition. He placed 4th place in the 2009 Canadian Short Screenplay Competition an 9th in the 2010 Competition. His short film, "Those Forgotten" is currently making it's rounds in the festival circuit. When he isn't writing he works with kids after school and teaches first aid. Evan graduated in 2010 from Dalhousie University with a bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering. He currently lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

#WW CSSC Writer Wednesday | Blog the 42nd: Write What You Know

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Evan Jobb

Tweet “Write what you know” is a common phrase used by anyone giving advice to screenwriters.  But I have never been a fan of the phrase, I have often found it misleading and troublesome. The phrase does have it’s merits.  … Continue reading →

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#WW CSSC Writer Wednesday | Blog the 41st: What a Coincidence

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Evan Jobb

Tweet Everyone knows that your protagonist has to be actively seeking what he or she wants.  They have to be fighting the events in their life and they have to be overcoming obstacles.  The protagonist must never be given a … Continue reading →

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#WW CSSC Writer Wednesday | Blog the 40th: Open a Conversation

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Evan Jobb

Tweet Today I have a topic that all writers must know but many writers don’t realize the importance of the skill to their job. Giving advice. The mentality seems to be that writing is a solo journey, that the writer … Continue reading →

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#WW CSSC Writer Wednesday | Blog the 39th: Unnecessary Phrases

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Evan Jobb

Tweet There are a handful of phrases that often get used in scripts but shouldn’t.  They violate the rules of screenwriting, but they do it so subtly we are often blind to their negative affect on the story.  But if … Continue reading →

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#WW CSSC Writer Wednesday | Blog the 38th: Treating the Script

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Evan Jobb

Tweet Before I start my post for the week, I want to give a shout out to my new friends with InkDrinks Halifax.  Who knew a three hour get together could turn into six so quickly.  I hope we can … Continue reading →

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#WW CSSC Writer Wednesday | Blog the 37th: Ten Telling Tips

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Evan Jobb

Tweet I almost forgot to write this post, I only remembered on Tuesday night.  I’m not sure where my mind went, but I almost completely forgot.  This is the first time in 37 weeks I have actually neglected to start … Continue reading →

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#WW CSSC Writer Wednesday | Blog the 36th: Disrupt and Balance

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Evan Jobb

Tweet The CSSC has been busy this week.  A well deserved congratulations to everyone who made the Top 53 this year.  Each and every one of you as earned the right to take a second out of your busy day … Continue reading →

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#WW CSSC Writer Wednesday | Blog the 35th: Don’t Just Stand There

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Evan Jobb

Tweet The Oscars have come and gone and The Artist was the “big” winner of the night.  Even though Hugo received the same number of Oscars.  And for this reason I have to rant for a minute.  The Artist won … Continue reading →

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#WW CSSC Writer Wednesday | Blog the 34th: Lost Week

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Evan Jobb

Tweet What a week this has been.  A mere twelve hours since I made my last post I fell ill and I am still feeling quite sick as I write this.  You know how it is, your eyes start to … Continue reading →

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#WW CSSC Writer Wednesday | Blog the 33rd: Learn From the Mistakes

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Evan Jobb

Tweet Today I have to admit a shameful secret to you.  I love bad movies. There is something magical about them that always lures me in. I make this confession in light of the movie marathon I just had with … Continue reading →

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