You can refer to me as a writer, but I prefer wizard. Now that we got that out of the way, let's talk about the writer's arsenal. I have a few things that help me get through my day, and through my writing. These are personal, but if you want to be a wizard you … Continue reading Friday Fun – A Writer’s Arsenal
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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
Friday Fun – Research
One point I forgot to make of yesterday's super important topic of research. If you do too good of a job the CIA might come after you. Get the facts right though! Totally worth it.
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
Friday Fun – Plot Holes
Hopefully, proper planning can prevent this from happening. I could provide some of the biggest plot holes here, but that might ruin the experience of the movie for you. That's the last thing I want. I'll tell you, "Looper" had one hell of a plot hole that left me cringing. Time travel is my favorite thing, and … Continue reading Friday Fun – Plot Holes
Quote of the Day – Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver has a great point here. You might think if you have a good thought, that you'll hold onto it. Whether it's in the middle of the night, or the middle of the day it's probably a good idea to write that thought down. It may slip your mind, and could be a thought that … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Mary Oliver
Quote of the Day – Woody Allen
Yesterday was about comedies, and today is about drama. My personal goal as a writer of science fiction is not to show what the world will be, but what the world can be. I can show the best, and the worst of what's to come. That's an incredibly powerful thing. Writers have this tremendous power … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Woody Allen
Friday Fun – What’s Your Story About?
"What's your movie going to be about?" "Well, it's kind of complicated to explain, but here I go. It's about pizza and life, and well wait, let me start over. It's about a guy who buys a slice of pizza that changes his life. You see, blah blah blah..." "Uh huh...." "Blah blah blahhhhhh. Well … Continue reading Friday Fun – What’s Your Story About?
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