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
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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
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
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
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
Writers & Plagiarism
With all the madness circulating the web today about Melania Trump practically quoting Michelle Obama's 2008 DNC speech for this years RNC, we thought i'd be a good time to discuss Plagiarism. Stealing other's work and passing it off as your own is one of the greatest writing sins a wordsmith can commit. Writing is … Continue reading Writers & Plagiarism
Writing Habits – Day vs. Night
Being an establishment built mainly for writers, we thought it would be a good idea to tackle different habits and rituals people have when it comes to writing. Having a quiet space like theOffice to focus on your writing is invaluable, but when would you choose to come in? We have writers that join us … Continue reading Writing Habits – Day vs. Night
Self-Publish Or Never Self-Publish?
Many of us newbie novelists face this question: Should we self-publish or should we stick to the traditional process? With the advent of numerous self-publishing tools and sites all over the place, it seems to be growing in popularity among first-time writers. But which ones are legit, and is this really the way we want to … Continue reading Self-Publish Or Never Self-Publish?
George Saunders on Fiction
"Fiction is a kind of compassion-generating machine that saves us from sloth. Is life kind or cruel? Yes, Literature answers. Are people good or bad? You bet, says Literature. But unlike other systems of knowing, Literature declines to eradicate one truth in favor of another; rather, it teaches us to abide with the fact that, … Continue reading George Saunders on Fiction
DAN HARMON TELLS YOU HOW TO PITCH A TV SHOW
"This is how you do a good pitch: Remember when you were at that party and you asked someone if they had seen Game of Thrones because it’s your favorite show? And they said, 'No I’ve never seen Game Of Thrones,' and you proceeded to tell them why they should watch it? That’s a good … Continue reading DAN HARMON TELLS YOU HOW TO PITCH A TV SHOW
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