Q: Besides keeping a stiff upper lip, what’s your best piece of advice for writers who get overwhelmed with the notion of getting down to work? A: The best thingRead More
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Writing Concepts First
Here’s the Exercise: There are three steps to developing material concept first. I always work with a timer set to 15 minutes and write by hand. In each of theRead More
Script Tip: Use the Cultural Context of Your Screenplay to Improve Your Plot
At the end of each year, we reflect about past events. Presidential inaugurations, television shows moving to different timeslots, and who won the Superbowl. What we don’t often do isRead More
Diet and Writing: Both Require a Methodical Approach
What does diet have to do with writing? Everything! In my work as a coach over the last fifteen years, I have found that the best way to accomplishRead More
Improve Plot and Character Fast–Explore a Character’s Junk Drawer
Sometimes it’s hard to get a handle on a character’s history and to add a little juice to a plot. One way I have found that is effective to improveRead More
Write Your Award Winning Screenplay This Year
As Shakespeare said, “The play’s the thing,” so whether I’m working on my own writing or helping other writers with theirs, my goal is to make sure the structure ofRead More
