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I remember being in one of Karel’s seminars once when he said that most movies were ‘the same, but different’. It was something that stuck with me ever since. by Jamie Campbell There is only one Hero’s Journey, it’s a tried and true formula that has been around for ages. So if we all know … Read more
When my college creative writing teacher asked me about my sloppy essay, I explained myself in clear terms: “I am a writer. Therefore, I must be completely free to create.” by David Trottier It sounded reasonable then, and maybe you agree with me now. After all, the “right brain”—the inner artist—operates at peak creativity when … Read more
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
Story & Structure :: Your Hero’s Development :: Cause and Effect Storytelling Script Perfection :: Using Big Words in Your Script, Scene Headings :: Children of Men Script Review :: Top 10 Amateur Scripts :: How to Overcome the Insecurity of a Screenwriter :: 3 Keys to Failing as a Writer Pitching & Selling :: … Read more
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