"The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before." What a wonderful and inspiring way to look at writing. Neil Gaiman has become quite a literary icon. My first introduction to his work was through his graphic novel, "The Sandman," which is a great read. The studios have been trying … Continue reading Rules for Writing Fiction – Neil Gaiman
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Quote of the Day – Asha Dornfest
This quote spoke to me today. There are many stories to be told. Let's say you've been working on a story. You're really getting into it, and it's starting to feel like it's becoming something. You tell one of your friends what the story is about and then you hear this, "that sounds just like … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Asha Dornfest
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
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 – Walt Whitman
This is when the truth comes out. It may not be pretty or perfect, but it always feels right. You can schedule to write from 9 - 5, Monday through Friday. You can create the most perfect outline, and fill it in piece by piece. These things work, but when true inspiration takes over, and … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Walt Whitman
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
Quote of the Day – John Carpenter
"In England, I am a horror movie director. In Germany, I am a filmmaker. In the US, I am a bum." – John Carpenter John Carpenter is most well-known for the "Halloween" series and "Escape From New York," but he has a long list of scripts he's written. There are two sayings about audiences. One … Continue reading Quote of the Day – John Carpenter
Quote of the Day – Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath was a famous author and poet, and lived only until she was 33. She made a major impact on the world. I remember reading her book, "The Bell Jar" in high school. I think she makes a good point in this quote. If there is a voice in you that can't be contained, … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Sylvia Plath
Quote of the Day – Leigh Michaels
I don't know much about the author, Leigh Michaels. She's written quite a few romance novels. I haven't read any of her books, but this quote came straight from her mouth, and it has a good point. Inspiration may come on it's own, but it is certainly far more likely to come if you give … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Leigh Michaels
Quote of the Day – Quentin Tarantino
“I steal from every single movie ever made. I love it—if my work has anything it’s that I’m taking this from this and that from that and mixing them together….I steal from everything. Great artists steal, they don’t do homages.” Two-time Oscar wining screenwriter Quentin Tarantino Empire, November 1994 It's hard to come up with original … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Quentin Tarantino
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