Have you written a novel that readers say “would make a great movie”? Do you have a story idea that keeps playing out like scenes in your head rather than flowing as traditional prose? Many[…]
Author: diana
SF Writer. Screenwriting Professor.
Insanity ensues day and night. Science Fiction is my wheelhouse.
When Someone Beats You to the Punch: A Writer’s Guide to Creative Reinvention
Picture this: You’ve spent eighteen months crafting the perfect screenplay about a time-traveling barista who prevents historical disasters one espresso at a time. Your character development is flawless. Your dialogue sparkles. You’ve researched coffee cultivation[…]
The Synopsis Survival Guide
Or How to Boil Down 80,000 Words Without Losing Your Soul Picture this: You’ve just spent two years crafting your masterpiece. Maybe it’s an 80,000-word fantasy novel with immaculate world-building and a magic system that[…]
Research Like a Pro: Separating Facts from Fiction in Your Writing
Remember that cringe-worthy moment in The Da Vinci Code when Dan Brown claimed the Great Pyramid weighs 6 billion tons? (It’s actually 6 million. Small difference, right?) Or how about Armageddon, where NASA allegedly used[…]
Character Arcs That Turn Pages
From Introductions to Resolution Ever wondered why some stories stay with you long after the last page, while others fade from memory before you’ve even finished them? The secret often lies not in elaborate plots[…]
Writing Workshops (Upcoming/Online)
Elevate your writing craft with focused, interactive workshops. Each course combines on-demand lectures, practical exercises, and live online sessions to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Join a community of passionate writers and take your storytelling[…]