I think what Jack meant to say was "It's not what you write, but how you write it." Jack should take some English classes if you ask me. Okay, enough bad jokes. This tiny little quote holds a lot of weight! If a story isn't working for you, it might not be what you're trying … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Jack Kerouac
Category: Writing Inspiration
Plot Twists – Planet of the Apes Edition
This summer has had some great movies, especially in the past few weeks. My favorite so far has been "War for the Planet of the Apes." This trilogy is one of the best that I've seen in years, and I feel like it's flying under the radar for some reason. It's just amazing to me … Continue reading Plot Twists – Planet of the Apes Edition
QOTD
Why do we love our writing teachers so much? Why, years later, do we think of them with such gratitude? I think it’s because they come along when we need them most, when we are young and vulnerable and are tentatively approaching this craft that our culture doesn’t have much respect for, but which we … Continue reading QOTD
Edgar Wright – Baby Driver Interview
I've posted a bit more about Edgar Wright than I had realized. What can I say? He's one of the best filmmakers in the world, and my favorite. If you haven't seen it, I posted a great article including a video on his style, by Every Frame a Painting. "Baby Driver" just debuted, and within a … Continue reading Edgar Wright – Baby Driver Interview
Quote of the Day – Edgar Wright
"Baby Driver" is out now! I'm so excited for this movie that I had to do another Edgar Wright post. He's most well known for "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," and "The World's End." I'll do a more in depth post on him soon, but for today let's discuss this quote. I believe it's … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Edgar Wright
In-Depth Look – PIXAR
"Cars 3" releases this week. In all honesty, the "Cars" franchise is the only Pixar franchise I haven't liked. It's always felt like a cash grab, but it's giving me a great excuse to talk about one of my favorite film studios. I love Pixar films. They are full of heart, and each one is … Continue reading In-Depth Look – PIXAR
In-Depth Look – Julia Fierro
A few months ago, I gave a reading at a local bookstore. A small but enthusiastic crowd attended, and I confessed to the audience filled with emerging writers that I had, in my 20s and early 30s, stopped writing for eight years, and that I had accepted I’d never write again. Then someone asked, … Continue reading In-Depth Look – Julia Fierro
In-Depth Look – Jackie Chan
https://youtu.be/Z1PCtIaM_GQ There's no question about how powerful a good edit can be in film. Editing, is another form of writing, in fact a whole film can be rewritten in the editing room. Here's an amazing 9 minute deconstruction on how Jackie Chan has mastered the Action Comedy, and the difference between American and Chinese … Continue reading In-Depth Look – Jackie Chan
Quote of the Day – Robert McKee
Research is very important in writing. Right now we live in a world where many people aren't checking their facts before speaking or writing. Fake news has become a major problem because of this, and makes it easier than ever to mistake fact for fiction. It's important to check facts, and make sure you're not a … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Robert McKee
In-Depth Interview – James Gunn
"Guardians of the Galaxy 2" comes out this weekend, and I'm very excited for it. Adaptations are really tough, especially writing one with so many talented people attached. When there are only 2 hours to cram action, drama, laughs, and more action into a film... it's needless to say it's very difficult to juggle all … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – James Gunn
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