The film industry is evolving. So am I.

As the landscape shifts and audiences demand fresh, daring storytelling, I'm embracing change and leaning into what’s next. From crafting high-octane sci-fi thrillers like Winter: Battleground to developing animated sitcoms like The Dead Possum Inn, my focus is clear: deliver unforgettable stories that resonate with today’s audiences.

I’m driven to create screenplays that balance bold concepts with compelling characters... projects that stick with viewers long after the credits roll.

Whether it's adapting beloved IPs or generating original worlds, my approach is to elevate ideas into experiences.

And with projects like The Food Truck moving into production, I’m all in on bringing unique voices and new perspectives to the screen.

If you’re looking for a screenwriter who’s passionate, proactive, and tuned into where the industry is heading, I’d love to connect. Let’s create something incredible!

wil@nogglestones.com

The wheels keep turning…

Yesterday, I shared some exciting updates about Bone Hill and my other projects. Thank you to everyone who commented, liked, and reached out! These stories have been rattling around in my head for a long time, and it’s exhilarating to finally bring them to life.

But that’s just the beginning. Right now, I’m deep in the trenches with The Food Truck, gearing up for the new edition of The Whisper King: Daughter of Shadows, and, because I apparently don’t have enough on my plate, looking into ways to fund my own studio. Because why not make things even more interesting?

If you’re working on something big (or chasing an impossible dream just to see how far you can take it), let’s hear about it. What’s keeping you up at night... in a good way?

wil@nogglestones.com

Bone Hill has been an incredible journey.

It started as a comic book mini-series I pitched to Platinum Studios, which optioned it with plans to turn it into a movie. When the option eventually expired, the rights reverted to me, and I decided to adapt my comic scripts into a screenplay. After shopping it around with no luck, I turned my focus closer to home.

I reached out to my friend Jim Cummings at Soundstage 1, a veteran musician and advertising executive I’d known since my days as a video editor. Jim immediately saw the potential and shared the script with his friend Phil Wurtzel of Friel Films, whom he knew from doing soundtrack and production work on some of Phil’s films. From there, everything started falling into place—Phil secured funding, Jim scouted locations and helped assemble a crew, and I tapped into my own network to find the perfect director. Before I knew it, I was stepping onto set with my son (who has a great role in the film!) and watching my script come to life.

Now, we’re just over a week away from Bone Hill’s premiere at the Bogar Theatre in Marshall, Michigan. It’s been an amazing experience—one that wouldn’t have happened without the connections I’ve built over the years.

Talent plays a role. So does luck. Patience is essential. But in the end, success in this industry comes down to one thing: people.

Who in your network has helped you bring a dream to life? Have you helped someone else achieve their goals? Let’s talk—comment below, message me, or email me. You never know where the next great collaboration might come from!

And don't forget to check out the Bone Hill trailer here:

Need a Screenwriter? I’m Open for Work-For-Hire Projects!

I’ve had the privilege of writing screenplays for Epic Pictures, Platinum Studios, Friel Films, Makings Entertainment, and Story is King Pictures, crafting everything from sci-fi thrillers to horror, action, fantasy, and beyond.

Four of my horror properties were optioned by Platinum Studios in a deal that was featured in The Hollywood Reporter. I also wrote and co-produced Bone Hill, a horror-thriller premiering April 5th. My work-for-hire screenplays for Epic Pictures include the sci-fi action film Winter: Battleground, and I’ve collaborated on multiple projects with Story is King Pictures.

If you need a feature film, TV pilot, rewrite, or treatment, I can bring your vision to life with sharp dialogue, compelling characters, and cinematic storytelling that keeps audiences hooked.

I’m currently open for new projects! If you're a producer, director, or studio looking for an experienced, reliable screenwriter, let’s talk. I'm not a WGA member, so I negotiate my own rates, which are extremely reasonable.

I can also turn around polished first drafts within a matter of weeks, if not days. And, unlike many writers, I welcome script notes and feedback.

Email me, or leave a comment below, and let’s make something great together!

wil@nogglestones.com

Fool's Kingdom!

Y'know, AI is kinda cool.

For a few years now I've been developing a TV series about a washed up actor in the 1970s who plays the villain on a Saturday morning kids' show. I've had an idea for a promotional image inside my head, but haven't been able to make it a reality... until now.

Thanks to AI I now have a very nice image of Cantankerous Crumble and his wife Cookie from my sci-fi fantasy property, "Fool's Kingdom"!

Logline: A washed up actor bumps his head and finds himself stranded in a real life version of the children's show in which he plays the villain!

Think of it as the Krofft Brothers meets Doctor Who meets A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

I originally envisioned this project as a live-action TV show. I've even written the pilot script.

But I feel this project could just as easily be adapted into a film or series of films.

If anyone is interested in learning more about this IP, feel free to reach out!

Drop me a line at wil@nogglestones.com

The Giant of Killarney

Logline: An Irish woodcarver's tiny creations come to life. When an evil nobleman discovers his secret, the fate of Ireland, England, and the world hangs in the balance.

Artwork by the fantastic Benjamin Glendenning!

Email me at wil@nogglestones.com for more information.

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Advice for Struggling Screenwriters

 

If you've written a screenplay, novel, or just have a really great idea you want to pitch, it can be frustrating trying to break through all of the Hollywood red tape. It can be equally frustrating trying to find financing to produce a film or pilot yourself.

But here's an option you may not have considered... the stage.

While Broadway is currently as hamstrung as Hollywood when it comes to lockdowns and restrictions, there are plenty of regional and local theaters hungry for good plays and musicals.

Consider rewriting that screenplay for the stage, then pitch it to a few of your local theater groups, or even high schools and colleges.

If you're really lucky, like I was, you'll find a professional musician to partner with.

I'm currently working with Jim Cummings of Soundstage 1 Productions on a musical adaptation of my young adult novel, Noggle Stones. This has been perhaps the best decision I've ever made in my writing career. The plot and characters of Noggle Stones are perfect for the platform of traditional musical theater.

So, if you're tired of beating your head against those Hollywood studio doors, consider theater as an alternative for getting your vision brought to life.

Check out the "Non-Logical Thought" song from the Noggle Stones Musical!

https://lnkd.in/dc2FrSU

For more information contact me at wil@nogglestones.com