Monthly Archives: November 2012

Pacing Writer’s Block

Writer’s Block. We’ve all experienced at least an ounce of it, right? And we all have dealt with it in good and bad ways. Learn from my horrifying episode: Writing my 3rd screenplay. Adapting a book. I could see the … Continue reading

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Simple Emotional Holiday Visuals

Are you calm, unstressed, exhilarated about the holiday season? Hope so but your characters shouldn’t be. A story set during a holiday season can be the most fun to write. Why? Well, you have the frustrated Ralphie trying desperately to … Continue reading

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Visual Character Arc

Do you spend lots of time outlining your character’s arc? I hope so. I’m surprised that most writers haven’t when I get their scripts and, of course, the story is then weak. So what to do? My fascination with character … Continue reading

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Internal Duologue

Have you ever heard your heart say one thing and your mind say another? Of course you have! Which one does your character listen to? Which one gets your character into the most trouble? Whatever the answer is, it’s the … Continue reading

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