A collection of What-Ifs covering women throughout history and how they could’ve done more… Because we’re always expected to do more, aren’t we? Did that get your attention? Good. Contribute to our Kickstarter and take[…]
New Anthology Kickstarter Coming Soon
Have you ever wondered why what-ifs, might’ve-beens, and alternate universes remain such popular variants of speculative fiction? What would happen if we took a left hand turn instead of a right? What if an asteroid[…]
Writing Dialogue: Rules of the Road
Alright, I wouldn’t really call them rules, but maybe think of them as signposts or goals or just things to consider. I’d also argue that these signposts work almost as equally for both screenplays (TV,[…]
Painting with Words: Techniques for Creating Vivid Action Description in Screenwriting
Mastering the art of dynamic action description is a crucial step towards creating a screenplay that captivates readers and draws them into your world. In this article, we’ll delve into the essential techniques to craft[…]
No Conflict, No Story
Beginning April 4th, I’ll be leading a 4-week online workshop for the Pennwriter’s Association where we’ll explore developing your screenplay. Over at the wonderful Script Slug Script Depository, I’ve cobbled together some thoughts on how[…]
Thoughts for Finishing Your First Draft
It’s not hard to lose sight of the bigger picture when writing your first draft. Sure, your outline or beat sheet might have every little nuance figured out ahead of time, but even the most[…]