It would be cool if you could some how tie it in with the first post you ever made: http://gointothestory.blcklst.com/2008/05/fade-in.html I'd like it to be (a) a review of how much you archived so far, and (b) a statement for what you hope to achieve by the 20,000 post.

That's achieved, obviously.

Okay. I think the 10,000th post would be a great place to share the best thing you ever learned about screenwriting *from a non-writing related situation*. So, something you overheard one person say to another in conversation, a piece of advice about life, a moment you observed - that inspired you to think about writing in a new way. And then we could all share our similar stories in comments. GITS started with (or at least, got its title from) a piece of wisdom from an unusual source, so let's mark this milestone with another one!

Topic suggestion: The transcendent experience that is the writing journey. Coming on the heels of last week's series, it's a natural extension of your perspective on screenwriting from that unique intersection you own: where theology, pedagogy, artistry, musicality, comedy, craftsmanship and professionalism all meet in service of Story. Make it a post that celebrates what lies just beneath your mantra, "There is no right way to write." While the odds dictate that few of us who commune with you daily via GITS will share the same path or even the experience of achieving professional status, we all share the experience of becoming who we are...of growing into the writers we were meant to be. That universal reward we share, that little piece of the infinite we tap into each time we take on the task, and answer the call, and go into the story... I'd love to hear your take on that for your 10,000 post.

May I challenge you to write the post in form of movie script, with every line of dialogue echoing a different movie genre, stating where you are after 10k post and where you're going in the future. To infinity and beyond?

The climate of screenwriting then (back when GITS was first started) and now. How screenwriting has changed in the last 4 years.

This might be out of line for the style of GITS, but I've always been interested in your actual beliefs. I know you have degrees in theology. And you've been posting The Theology of Screenwriting. I'm curious as to what as to what your ideas are of the nature of God. Or you could do something polarizing, like asking the question: Who is the greatest screenwriter of all time?

This is a great idea. I second that.

Maybe a GITS Script Reading and Analysis or Script to Screen post of the 10,000th movie made in Hollywood?

Instead of GITS, the 10,000th post should be dedicated to a humorous "Get OUT of the story." You could post some of the worst log lines you've seen, most common screenwriting mistakes and more. Some the strangest reader questions, biggest screenplay busts (purchase price vs. box office or even unproduced) and more funny things like that to show the more novice side of the industry.

I recall reading and enjoying your story of when you got your first check from selling K-9. An excellent 10,000th post would be full of similar stories from any working screenwriter contacts you have: their brief recollections of the day they found out their spec script sold, the day they got their first check, the day they landed their first OWA. I want to read their inspiring stories of success, their memories of exactly what it felt like in the moment. I want to hear where they came from and what life is like now that they're making a living doing this thing so many of us are trudging toward. It would be a downright awesome post to pull up and re-read on challenging days when the words just aren't coming out right.

We all know the story of how this site got its name. Your son was 3 in 2008 when he supplied you with words of screenwriting wisdom. He's likely seven now. In four years, what new pearls does he have to share? I think it's about time for a new interview.

What about 10 of Scott's Top 10 Lists. Here are some suggestions: 1. Top 10 Movies of all Time 2. Top 10 Screenplays of all Time 3. Favorite Movie Lines 4. Favorite Screenwriters 5. Screenwriters to Watch 6. Movies that other people hate but you secretly LOVE 7. Favorite Protagonists 8. Favorite Nemeses 9. Most common mistakes you see your screenwriting students make 10. Scott's 10 Commandments of Screenwriting I would devour these lists. And I'm sure others could recommend even better list ideas. These were just off the top of my head. Oh! Just thought of another one. Please reveal the 10 other clones you must have to get all this shit done.

I'd like to see a roundtable from pros on how they broke in, the good, the bad and the ugly, their first sale, the rejections, hits, misses and near misses....

Scott dreams of Screenwriting

Scott, I love the breadth of topics you cover here. But for a 10,000th post (wow!), I would love a thing that I think you excel at -- inspiring screenwriters to keep going, no matter what. You help us all believe that we can do it if we just keep learning, growing, and practicing. There are so many forces in the world conspiring against that kind of belief. I think there can never be too many posts that encourage us to keep going. So I'd love to see a 10,000th post of: -- the best inspirational quotes from movies (from you, and commenters. "Never give up, never surrender!" And so on...) -- And your current thoughts on why it matters that we never give up and never surrender. Why it matters that we are all here trying to go into the story. Because it does matter, and for me that is the core of GITS and this community.

Bearing mind your commitment to success via hard work [coupled with talent and an informed, sensible strategy, of course], perhaps your thoughts on how Malcolm Gladwell's 10000 hours rule relates to screenwriting? I've little doubt you've already covered this, but a reprise might be useful for those who see screenwriting as a get rich quick lottery ticket. [Plus finding one post among 10000 can be tricky at times!] Alternatively, invite your readers to submit one sentence each - the best single piece of screenwriting wisdom they know or have read.

Actually, that's a great idea!

Some great suggestions here already. How about what you hope the blog will have achieved come post 20,000?

To honor the significance of your 10,000 post you should pick something important on another 10,000 idea. The "10,000 hours rule"- basically practice, practice, practice. With this, you have more chance at mastering all the skills required to be a good screenwriter than any other method or scheme.

I think a cool 10,000 post would be a retrospective. Talk about some of the accomplishments that happened since the Blog started (how some writers took the wisdom of the website and sold a script; a where are they now about people you featured; trends you hit and misfired on; what mistakes you've made and what you learned from the blog). Then, in the comments sections, readers could share their stories about what they learned from reading your blog and how you've impacted their writing.

This is a bit out of left field, but is there any way of discovering what was the 10,000th film ever released (have that many even been released? Surely by now...) and critiquing it? Or the 100th/1000th film ever released.

Hi Scott. I don't know how you'd be able to load any more onto your plate, but I'd love for the 10,000th blog post to be an announcement for the Go Into The Story Podcast. It would be an awesome supplement to all of the great interviews you already do on the site.

Be courageous. Keep it blank or short to emphasize the importance of writing even in the modern world where technology dominates everything. Here is where you can draw inspiration from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HypmW4Yd7SY

What about Malcolm Gladwell's "10,000-Hour Rule" and how it is the key to success for any profession including screenwriting (practicing a specific task for a total of around 10,000 hours). Just a thought. Congrats on the milestone. :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliers_(book)

It would be nice of we make a compilation video of what the blog readers learned from gointothe story. Every writer will contribute with a very short segment, 4 to 6 seconds, saying one thing he/she has learned from reading the blog. All the segments will be edited into one montage. It can be a 10-minute long video or much shorter. We can also take the video to next level if the writer doesn't just record himself saying the tip, but also make a scene that somehow represents the tip. The same way pixar 22 tips on storytelling were illustrated, but instead of lego, it has to be a live-action scene. Another way, the writer can record the tip only audio, but an animation represent it and bring it to life. I know I'm making it a little bit complicated. But it would be cool if GoIntoTheStory produce the first screenwriting tips compilation video ever. With music and all. It would be a great way to celebrate the 10000th post. And people talking about what they learned from Scott has to be the ultimate celebration in my opinion. I believe there is a lot of filmmakers, animators, and actors among the blog readers. I'm sure they will be all glad to help and contribute something. Long life gointothestory. P.S. We're sorry Scott that we jump in the comments section only when there is a prize at stakes. We really appreciate your efforts, but we're just too lazy to express this appreciation. Speaking on behalf of myself and everyone who feels the same.

I like the 10,000 hour idea.

Another idea: invite 100 GITS readers to submit exactly 100 words each on screenwriting, perhaps divided into ten topics. 100 writers x 100 words = 10,000. On the down side, collating all of that's a lot of work! So probably a non-starter. I'll get me coat...

I'd love to see this, too.

Whether it's for the 10,000th post or some other occasion, I would love to see you interview Luke--or have you interview each other, if Luke's game.

And yet, if you consider anything like this, it's easy to put up a dedicated area on the forum, where the submissions can collate themselves... Just let me know. :)

I was thinking something similar, Joe (but defer to you for suggesting a retrospective first)--a highlights reel of the existence of GITS to date: - what your expectations were when you started GITS and how the reality compares; - what has gone on in your own life and career during the period you've run the site; - what has changed in your own relationship with your writing craft; - what your goals and expectations are for the future.

I must agree with the two comments above: The 10,000th post should be one of inspiration. There are so many naysayers out there who think writing a screenplay is ridiculous -- I think we all draw support from the posts that say keep going, it's going to be okay. :)

I would love to read your thoughts about why you do what you do every day. You put so much energy and effort into this passion of yours and try your hardest to pull the rest of us along with you. What keeps you motivated and inspired?

Yes, back to Luke for inspiration.

You're a father, a professor and our Mister Miyagi of writing. How do you do it? Take us through a Scott Meyer Day.

A lot of people come to this site for inspiration and knowledge. I certainly know I have learnt more from this site than any screenwriting class I took at university. I think advice all of us needs is how to write more. Perhaps practical advice on how to stay more focused and to get "sh!t done". This legendary 10'000th post will throw so many of us into productive bliss and you will be thanked in an Oscar acceptance speech in 2014!