Story. Screenplay. Sale.
The craft of telling a story starts with structure skills.
This week we conclude with part twelve in a twelve part series of JT Velikovsky’s doctoral thesis: “Understanding And Exploring The Relationship Between: Creativity; Theories Of Narratology; Screenwriting; And Narrative Fiction Feature Film-Making Practices.” By JT Velikovsky So – if you’re still here – thanks so much for reading –and I’d like to round out … Read more
Rumour has it that film star Lee Marvin was once so drunk after a night out that he had to buy one of those “Map of the Stars” they sell Hollywood tourists before he could find his way home. by Tim John I lost my own home in LA because I found the film business … Read more
Laziness and fear—a writer’s two great nemeses—do their best to keep us stuck in the writing rut. by K.M. Weiland Usually, it’s a very comfortable rut. All our characters are down there with us, keeping us company, cooking up tea, playing chess, and just generally having a happy ol’ time. Life isn’t very difficult, since … Read more
You’ve put all your blood, sweat, and tears into your masterpiece, laboured over each and every word, you want to get your writing project noticed. The title is the quickest way to do it. by Jamie Campbell Many times, the title of a project is something you think of later, something you slap on the … Read more
This week we continue with part eleven in a twelve part series of JT Velikovsky’s doctoral thesis: “Understanding And Exploring The Relationship Between: Creativity; Theories Of Narratology; Screenwriting; And Narrative Fiction Feature Film-Making Practices.” By JT Velikovsky So – arguably, (if not: scientifically and empirically) what is another `pattern’ that can be seen in the … Read more