Bob's Burgers is one of the funniest shows on TV. Although, I didn't think it was all that funny when I first started watching it. I heard people rant and rave, so I watched a few episodes and then gave up on it... twice. People say the third time's a charm for a reason, right? Well it … Continue reading Loren Bouchard On Writing
Category: Writing Inspiration
Michael Schur On Writing
If Michael Schur looks familiar to you, it's because he's not just the creator of the hilarious show, The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Parks and Rec. He's also Mose in The Office... Dwight Schrute's strange and beloved little brother. If you haven't heard of The Good Place, here's a trailer for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfBgT5djaQw I found a wonderful interview about … Continue reading Michael Schur On Writing
Ben Edlund On Writing
You just can't squash "The Tick!" He keeps coming back. What a strange and wonderful show in all of it's iterations. I just finished season one on Amazon Prime Video, and I have a lot of love for this superhero comedy. It's weird, but it feels fresh even amidst all these other superhero show and … Continue reading Ben Edlund On Writing
Jerry Seinfeld’s Unbeatable Writing Method – Don’t Break The Chain
Today is a very simple, but very effective post. We're going to share a writing method called "Don't Break the Chain." The idea is simple as can be. Write every day, and make sure to make your progress very visible. Jerry uses a big calendar that goes right on his wall, and marks a big … Continue reading Jerry Seinfeld’s Unbeatable Writing Method – Don’t Break The Chain
Sam Catlin On Writing
I'm really surprised I haven't written about Sam Catlin, or the show "Preacher" yet, because it's one of my favorite shows on TV. It's got great drama, crazy action, interesting characters, and it's a bit supernatural. It's very well made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHcj-xjJNxM Outside of "Preacher," Sam is most well-known for having written "Breaking Bad," "Rake," and … Continue reading Sam Catlin On Writing
Friday Fun – It’s Not Ready Yet
Happy Friday everybody! Hope you have a great weekend! Maybe you should try to set up some good writing goals today before taking off for the weekend. Yesterday's post can definitely help you with that.
Setting Good Writing Goals
Setting the proper writing goals can be incredibly challenging, especially if you don't know what works for you. What works for some writers very well may not work for you at all, leaving you scratching your head. Some writers say it's best to count words, others say it's best to count pages, and other writers … Continue reading Setting Good Writing Goals
How To Write An Action Movie
It's summer, and that means one thing, we're in action movie season. This is the time of the year all the big budget Hollywood movies come out to kick you in the face with a good time. Car chases, superheroes, martial arts, explosions, and to end it all there's always one person who can save … Continue reading How To Write An Action Movie
Christopher McQuarrie On Writing
I love the "Mission: Impossible" movies. Every single one I've seen has been great, and the most recent continues on with that trend. Christopher McQuarrie is a special case with the series as he's the first person to come back and direct a second movie. It's amazing how he's been able to keep the series … Continue reading Christopher McQuarrie On Writing
How To Write A Musical
Do you have your jazz hands ready? Since we’re already on the topic of musicals this week, I thought tips on writing them would be a perfect segue. While they’re certainly making a comeback after a long recess, musicals have been a part of Hollywood filmmaking for a very long time. I think we have … Continue reading How To Write A Musical
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