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
Writing
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
Be Happy! Writer’s Block Doesn’t Exist
The following is a continuation in a series about writer’s block. Writer’s block, as I’ve said before, does not exist. It’s like the big scary monster you think livesRead More
Change Your Structure, Improve Your Script
What do you do when your screenplay is not as compelling as you had hoped, but you know somehow the story is “in there?” Here is a 3-step technique thatRead More
