Category: Blog Posts

Checking in on projects thus as the first quarter ends of 2021.

Today’s post starts a series where I take ONE GREAT SCENE and great down what’s amazing about. Let’s talk about Captain America

You can’t tell me that the Dude wasn’t sparked by someone the Coen’s saw in person… Good morning! Off-topic, today was my first day without medication for my back, so THANK GOD FOR THAT. Turns out walking 8+ miles a day is exactly what a busted lower back needs…Anyway! When it comes to embracing weaknesses … Read More “The Joy of People Watching: A tip on crafting unique characters” »

Today’s post is about using “but” and “therefore” when writing out your story beats.

Apologies again for the late post. Physical Therapy started yesterday and after getting dry needles shoved into my spine and electrocuted, I’m about 15% better. MOVING ON TO TODAY’S LATE POST: So here’s something that may or may not ever happen to you, but it’s an exercise worth thinking about: On average, it takes 37 … Read More “Yet Another Beginner’s Guide: The Elevator Pitch and This meets That” »

Next on the list of deep dive genre’s: The Premium Drama!

What is elevated, grounded science fiction and what are some examples? Read today’s post to find out!

So there you are, working away on your story that you love and you’re about to start page one when you think “hey I wonder what’s going on in the world of specs?” You go to deadline or Hollywood reporter or Variety or comingsoon.net (no?) and you check and see what’s been selling lately… And … Read More “How to Twist your story in a unique way” »

Where do your story ideas come from? How do you know if you got a good one that’s worthy of a book or screenplay? Read on…

Everyone needs notes eventually and a fresh pair of eyes can help identify missed opportunities as well as big issues, but you must ask for them!