I'm sure she missed it. I'm pretty sure it was in the dog's mouth! Okay, maybe it's not there, but you might find it here on this very blog. If you scroll through our feed you can find all sorts of great quotes, interviews, and writing tips. They're made to kick start you into writing … Continue reading Friday Fun – Finding Inspiration
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Aline Brosh McKenna – Quote of the Day
“Young writers seem to forget that people in the industry are desperate for good material. The business isn’t constructed to keep you out of it, but to bring you into it. More than ever now, there are so many contests and agents and producers. It’s a world that’s so desperate for good writers. So if … Continue reading Aline Brosh McKenna – Quote of the Day
Friday Fun – What’s It About?
No witty comments or writing advice from me today. I just hope you get a laugh out of this : )
Mark Manson – Quote of the Day
"I recently heard a story about a novelist who had written over 70 novels. Someone asked him how he was able to write so consistently and remain inspired and motivated every day, as writers are notorious for procrastination and for fighting through bouts of “writer’s block”. The novelist said, “200 crappy words per day, that’s it.” The … Continue reading Mark Manson – Quote of the Day
Shakespeare’s Five Act Structure
Vox: Breaking Bad became one of the best TV shows ever by borrowing a trick from Shakespeare I can't say I had the best experience in working on "Better Call Saul," but it was an incredible learning experience. I can say that there were some parts of the job that I really enjoyed, in fact … Continue reading Shakespeare’s Five Act Structure
Friday Fun – Writing Like a God
Write, because this is how good it feels when you do... at least after the first paragraph of the day.
Lee Daniels – Quote of the Day
“I believe in life that you know that everything prepares you for the next thing, whether it’s a hit whether it’s not a hit. Your failures are your accomplishments because it makes you prepared for whatever it is that you are going to do next.” This quote is by a very wise man, Lee Daniels. … Continue reading Lee Daniels – Quote of the Day
Martin McDonagh on Writing
Is it just me, or does Martin look a bit like a James Bond villain in this picture? I'm glad he uses his powers for writing great cinema instead of plotting evil ways to end the world. Martin McDonagh just won at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards for Best Written Screenplay. The winner was "Three Billboards." … Continue reading Martin McDonagh on Writing
Friday Fun – Dreams Vs. Reality
I've learned the hard way that if you try to write them down in the middle of the night, they make absolutely no sense in the morning too! Now, if only we could record our dreams...
Billy Wilder – Quote of the Day
“If you have a problem with the third act, the real problem is in the first act.” For this quote, I reached back to a classic writer, Billy Wilder. He's most well known for "Some Like It Hot," "Sunset Boulevard," and "The Apartment." This is some quote offers some great advice. If you're having a … Continue reading Billy Wilder – Quote of the Day
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