Having trouble writing the perfect log line? Lost or stuck in writing your story? I feel you. I'm sure we've all been there more often than we'd like to admit. These are problems many writers go through, and even the best are prone to them. I've developed a trick for dealing with writer's block. Lately, … Continue reading Writer’s Block, Log Lines, And Getting Lost
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Friday Fun – Finding Inspiration
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
A Few Ways to Start Your Script
"Hey, what are you doing? The page is blank! You've been sitting there for 20 minutes... Just type something!" "What do you mean? It has to start perfect. It's a wonderful story about a German Shepard that convinces a planet-destroying alien species that Earth is worth sparing. Buddy, that's the name of the dog, he'll … Continue reading A Few Ways to Start Your Script
Writing Tips – Positive Reinforcement
But you say you're not a dog? Dogs can't read. I know that, and I certainly know my audience... all one of you named Mom. Well that's no excuse! Shaggy wasn't a dog either, and positive reinforcement worked wonders on him. That guy would do anything for a Scooby Snack! What is positive reinforcement anyway? … Continue reading Writing Tips – Positive Reinforcement
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?
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
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?
Literary Agents – How Do They Work?
If you've written your first manuscript, sent it out to beta readers, edited ad nauseum, and finally polished it, the next step will be finding a literary agent to get your work out there. But what exactly does a literary agent do? How do you find them? First of all, here's a quick and informative … Continue reading Literary Agents – How Do They Work?
Writing Tips and Advice From Stephen King
Writing Tips from the Irish
Ireland has a rich literary history and boasts some of the most prolific writers of all time. From Joyce to Stoker, Boland to Shaw, The Green Isle is deservedly famous for its novelists and poets. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we decided to dig up some tips from a few of our favorite Irish writers. May … Continue reading Writing Tips from the Irish
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