Your story now has a strong plot and subplot, but this is still not enough for an entire screenplay. What’s missing is the heart of the story, the “why” ofRead More
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WRITING THE SCREENPLAY (part four): Creating a Subplot
The first step is to return to the source material, whether it’s a book, magazine article, or an original idea. A subplot can be defined as a minor storyline thatRead More
MARILYN’S MAILBOX: Writing Partners
Dear Marilyn: I find myself completely unmotivated to write. Everyone I talk to says I have a great idea, but just the thought of sitting down alone in front ofRead More
How to worry at the right time
This post isn’t specifically about writing. It’s about worrying. But I think it’s appropriate, since a number of people have told me that they haven’t been getting their pages doneRead More
