IF YOU ARE A WRITER YOU SHOULD KNOW: the difference between good writers and great writers is that great writers say EFF IT and write with courage, passion and professionalism. Hollywood is changing faster than ever, ebooks and audiobooks are putting publishers out of business but one thing remains true: good writing is good writing. Learn how to do it here. This is happy town for writers. Stick around awhile!
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Every Opportunity to Write
Many writers say they knew they were writers even as kids because they’d write the best cards to friends and family. You know what that feels like, you writerly reader, you. And so do I. I take pleasure in writing pretty much anything short of...
Living the Life Less Ordinary
As I prepare to leave the US for the exotic and dusty shores of the Middle East, I find that I am increasingly far from my comfort zone. It’s scary, in other words. Yes, I’ll be blogging, twittering and Facebooking, not to mention emailing and...
The Hero’s Journey
Hello, everyone! Who hasn’t seen the 2011 Academy Award nominations? Some really interesting picks this year – is there ever a year when there aren’t some lusty protestations about this or that movie or actor left out? Not since I’ve been watching the awards,...
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January 24, 2012
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Understanding Structure in Fiction & Scripts: YOU are the Hero of Your Journey
Whether you write scripts or fiction, the classic three-act structure gives story shape and meaning. In this one-hour workshop, we will deepen our understanding of structure, why and how it works and learn how to set it into action in your story – and your life!
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