In recent years, Charlie Brooker has been responsible for creating one of my favorite shows, "Black Mirror". Each episode is a stand-alone story with a different cast, much like "The Twilight Zone." Every episode deals with technology in some facet, meaning many of the episodes are in the not so distant future, but a few … Continue reading In-Depth Interview – Charlie Brooker
Category: Writing Inspiration
Ira Glass on the Creative Process
Whether you're just starting out as a storyteller, or you're well practiced in the art, Ira Glass has some great advice for all writers. He talks about an issue we all have, and a great solution to the problem. Here's a short video: Ira Glass on the Creative Process Write and write and write until you … Continue reading Ira Glass on the Creative Process
Quote of the Day – T. E. Lawrence
Believe it or not, the first time I heard this quote was in one my favorite video games, "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception." I still haven't seen "Lawrence of Arabia," which is where the quote came from, but I hear it's quite a classic. It sounds a little funny if you don't play video games, but … Continue reading Quote of the Day – T. E. Lawrence
Quote of the Day – Sam Raimi
Sam Raimi has had a heavy influence on Horror, ever since his start with the "Evil Dead" series of films, which has now expanded as a TV series. He's also well known for "Drag Me to Hell," and the "Spider-Man" trilogy. Here's some insights he has about writing heroes: "When we read stories of heroes, … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Sam Raimi
Quote of the Day – Alex Garland
Alex Garland is most well known for writing "Dredd," "Sunshine," "28 Days Later," and most recently "Ex Machina." He's also a novelist, producer, and recently a director. He's got a great grip on Horror, whether it's a zombie apocalypse or a A.I. thriller. If you haven't seen his movies, or read his books, they're very … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Alex Garland
Emmy Winners 2016
This list is a little late, but it's here for those who didn't get a chance to watch the Emmy's on Sunday. Overall, Jimmy Kimmel was a great host. If you're not watching "Game of Thrones," it's not too late to binge away! It made history this weekend, winning it's 38th Emmy Award, passing up "Frasier." … Continue reading Emmy Winners 2016
Quote of the Day – Joss Whedon
Writing is all about reflection of self. Nobody wants to see the parts of you that they've all seen before. People crave originality, so dig deep inside and pull out that weird part of you you're always trying to hide at parties. Chances are, that's the stuff that will make your story great and will … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Joss Whedon
Writing Podcasts
Stuck with a long morning commute or looking for a way to train your mind as you train your body on the treadmill? Podcasts are a great way to learn something new with minimal effort. Think of it like reading without the reading part. We've assembled a collection of fantastic Writing Podcasts that any storyteller … Continue reading Writing Podcasts
Video – Silence in Writing and Film
https://vimeo.com/178087108 We all may love witty dialogue and banter, but sometimes it's better to just shut up and remember that film is a visual medium. If applied correctly, a few moments of silence can enact emotion that pages of dialogue would just clutter up. In this video from Fandor, they explore powerful movie scenes and … Continue reading Video – Silence in Writing and Film
QUOTE OF THE DAY – ANNE LAMOTT
Don't look at a lackluster first draft as hopeless, look at it as the first step towards the version that you have in your head.
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