Let’s start with the premise that the more we know about the world, the better equipped we are to create worlds of our own. Or in my case, I know nothing, which is a great[…]
How Precision Elevates Your Prose and Scripts
The thesaurus is your friend. But like any good friend, it should tell you the truth, not just what you want to hear. Consider these two sentences: The detective walked into the room. The detective[…]
The Power of Props & Setting in Storytelling
How a Zippo lighter became a life-saving plot device and how you, too, can elevate your storytelling by learning to craft props and settings that reveal, advance, and resonate. Here’s the thing about props and[…]
Who Will Tell Your Story?
While two studios run half of Hollywood and five publishers control 80% of books, indie creators are quietly making six figures through crowdfunding and outlets such as YouTube and Substack—proving you don’t need gatekeepers anymore.[…]
The Beautiful Mess of the Middle
“My middle is a disaster.” “I think I broke my story.” “Everything’s falling apart in Act Two and I don’t know how to fix it.” Sound familiar? If you’re a writer who’s ever uttered these[…]
The Secret Life of Sentences
Here’s a confession: most writers treat sentences like delivery trucks. Load them up with information, ship them out, move on to the next one. But sentences aren’t just vehicles for meaning—they’re emotional architects, building specific[…]