[Video]: Joss Whedon on Filmmaking (Pt 1)

video_the_storydepartment

‘I think of myself as terribly cynical, and very depressed. And that leads to a lot of very romantic writing. Inevitably the two are very intertwined.’ Legendary writer director Joss Whedon (Buffy, Angel, The Avengers, Firefly Dr Horrible’s Singalong Blog) enjoys mainstream success and a legion of cult-like followers, as well as equally passionate cadre … Read more

Best of the Web 17 Mar

Story & Structure :: Creating Memorable Characters :: Top Ten Plotting Problems :: What Is A Story? An Introduction :: 10 Points To Ponder When You Write :: THINK Picture, THINK Action, THINK Dialogue :: Ken Levine On Writing A Groundbreaking Game :: Plot Setup, Payoff, and ‘Jaws’ :: Great Scene: The Exorcist :: TV … Read more

Best of the Web 22 Jul

Story & Structure :: How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method :: 25 Things You Should Know About Your Character :: Joss Whedon’s Top 10 Writing Tips :: Blueprint to Check Once Your Script is Done :: The Iceberg Exposition Script Perfection :: Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Screenplay :: Does … Read more

Best of the Web – 27 May

Story & Structure :: Sci-Fi Storytelling & World Building with Writer Jon Spaihts :: Michael Moorcock Reveals How to Write a Book in 3 Days! :: Ken Burns on Storytelling: ‘All Story is Manipulation’ Script Perfection :: How Do You Know If Your Script is Any Good? :: Stephen King’s 20 Tips for Becoming a … Read more

Best o/t Web 13 May

Story & Structure :: B Story is the Answer :: 10 Possible Reasons Your Script Is Boring :: Script Review: The Wolf Of Wall Street :: Synopsis: Stephen King’s The Shining Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ :: Prometheus Writer Jon Spaihts: How to Create a Great Space Script Perfection :: “If you’re having trouble “seeing” your characters, … Read more