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Writers are nice, normal people, right? We don’t sit around devilishly plotting against others in real life. We don’t plan real murders or evil schemes. So how do we manage to do that in our story? by Jamie Campbell I once read one of those ‘you know you’re a writer when…’ lists and it said … Read more
The morals we hold are what shape us as people. They are behind every decision we make and how we feel about ourselves. So I have to wonder what happens when it’s not so clear about what is right and what is wrong? by Jamie Campbell Perfect characters are boring. Nobody likes to see a … Read more
In this last essay on critiquing Australian feature film stories, I will focus on the need to make the supporting characters interesting and three dimensional. While I don’t consider shallow supporting characters to be the most critical of flaws in Australian films, it is a matter that is worth addressing. by Steven Fernandez Supporting characters … Read more
Relationships have been the fodder of human curiosity since the birth of storytelling. But what really intrigues me are all those couples that make you wonder: Will they or won’t they? by Jamie Campbell We all know the story of romantic liaisons – boy meets girl, boy falls for girl, they get together, break up, … Read more
Story & Structure :: On Flashbacks :: Script Review: Saving Mr. Banks :: The Secret to a Great First 10 Pages :: Little Screen, Big Characters Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: The Art of Titles :: How to Get the Most Out of a Script Evaluation :: Scene Description Spotlight: “Basic Instinct” Pitching & Selling … Read more