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Kirsten M. "Kiwi" Smith (born August 12, 1970) is an American screenwriter and novelist whose credits include Legally Blonde and Ella Enchanted. She has written most of her screenplays with her screenwriter partner Karen McCullah.
Kirsten Smith. Writer: Trinkets. Kirsten Smith was born on 12 August 1970 in Contra Costa County, California, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Trinkets (2019), The House Bunny (2008) and 10 Things I Hate About You (1999).
- August 12, 1970
Mar 31, 2024 · For the 25th anniversary of 10 Things I Hate About You, Decider interviewed writers Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith about the movie, Shakespeare adaptations, and Anyone But You.
- Anna Menta
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Kirsten Smith. Writer: Trinkets. Kirsten Smith was born on 12 August 1970 in Contra Costa County, California, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Trinkets (2019), The House Bunny (2008) and 10 Things I Hate About You (1999).
- January 1, 1
- 1 min
- Contra Costa County, California, USA
- Conflict is key. “Conflict, conflict, conflict between characters. Although we try to avoid it in life, it’s essential to embrace it in screenplays.”
- Find The Purpose. “Make sure every scene contains a plot point.” MORE: How To Write The Perfect Scene.
- Build anticipation. “Don’t let characters fall in love (or like) too quickly. Sparring makes for good chemistry.”
- Ask away. “Let your characters ask questions.”
May 19, 2021 · I think it’s safe to say there’s not a soul in the film and television business who doesn’t adore Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith. First, there’s the talent: She and longtime writing partner Karen McCullah have Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You, She’s the Man, The House Bunny, and The Ugly Truth.
Sep 28, 2020 · This month: Kirsten Smith, screenwriter of the Tacoma/Seattle-filmed “10 Things I Hate About You” and a former Washington state resident, shares her literary picks. Q: What book are you ...
