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Character Arcs & Finding your Healing Star
Finding your healing star and learning how to create characters for a story.
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Jul 1, 20253 min read


Your Friends & Neighbors: Do we Need Another TV Series About the Rich?
Do we need another show about rich, white people?
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Jun 16, 20254 min read


Matthew Wong at the Albertina Museum, Vienna
Last week I was blown away by a temporary exhibition at the Albertina in Vienna. This is one of the main museums in the city and it...
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Jun 4, 20252 min read


7 Reasons Why You Should Write a Screenplay
Is writing a screenplay on your bingo card this year?
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Jun 2, 20255 min read


Why International Productions Film in Hungary
Hungary has become the second largest filming hub in Europe after London. Why?
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May 10, 20253 min read


Autopsy of WEDNESDAY Pilot Episode: How to Set up a Story Concept in 8 Minutes.
We've performed a structural autopsy on the first eight minutes of WEDNESDAY S01 E01 to reveal the secrets behind addictive storytelling.
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Apr 28, 20255 min read


Micro Drama: Storytelling in Bite-Sized Form
In a world where attention spans are shrinking and content is consumed at lightning speed, vertical drama (sometimes known as micro dramas) have emerged as a popular form of storytelling. These ultra-short narratives try to pack the emotional depth of a full-length screenplay into just a few minutes, making them a perfect form of escapism for digital audiences in a hurry. But not only can these dramas be consumed quickly, they can also be made quickly and at an affordable cos
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Mar 25, 20254 min read


David Lynch’s Twin Peaks 35 years later: A Writer's Perspective
Rewatching David Lynch’s Twin Peaks 35 years later from a writer's perspective.
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Jan 31, 20255 min read


What to Watch December 2024
Want to disconnect from reality in December? Here's what to watch over the holiday season.
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Dec 2, 20244 min read


20 Rules of Writing from Stephen King
I don't want to brag, but, I'm really good at procrastination. Most writers are, but I think I take it to the next level. And there’s...
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Nov 27, 20245 min read


Pedro Almodóvar: Legendary Filmmaker and Screenwriter Wins at 81st Venice Film Festival
Pedro Almodóvar wins at the 81st Venice Film Festival: What makes his screenplays so successful?
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Sep 9, 20243 min read


Bodkin: A Small Town Big Drama Netflix TV Series
Waiting for part 2 of season 3 to drop or looking for an antidote to Bridgerton fever? Try Bodkin.
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Jun 9, 20241 min read


The Power of Silence in Scene Writing: Tony Soprano Goes to Therapy.
Watch the scene that introduced the world to Tony Soprano and note the use of silences and subtext!
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May 9, 20242 min read


How to Create a Successful Story Concept
Steps to creating a successful story concept that captures audience attention and sustains it over time.
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Apr 30, 20243 min read


The Truth Behind Baby Reindeer: A Writer's Journey into Authentic Vulnerability
Baby Reindeer from a writer's perspective: what is it about this story that has hit the mark with audiences?
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Apr 22, 20243 min read


5 TV Scenes That Reveal Character & Motivation Through Subtext.
5 TV scenes that illustrate how to reveal character and motivation in interesting and unique ways.
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Mar 29, 20244 min read


Female Anti-heroes: Riding the Wave of Rage.
5 examples of female anti-heroes and how they're representing more complex female characters on screen.
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Mar 29, 20245 min read


Interview with Kat Orgovany about her Debut YA novel: Georgie
We talk to Kat Orgovany about her debut YA novel, Georgie.
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Feb 19, 20241 min read


Top 5 Film Satires Lampooning The Rich
Top 5 recent films that ridicule the rich. Learn how satire can effectively deliver a message to an audience without them switching off.
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Feb 8, 20244 min read


How to be a Writer & Bring your Story to Life in the New Year: Little Steps. Lots of Patience.
Stop just dreaming about how to be a writer and make your writing goals happen this year!
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Jan 13, 20242 min read
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