Why Great Tales Need Both Drama and Comedy Ever ride a rollercoaster that only went up? Or one that plummeted[…]
Author: diana
SF Writer. Screenwriting Professor.
Insanity ensues day and night. Science Fiction is my wheelhouse.
The Power of Perfect Timing: Why Great Scenes Start Late and End Early
Let’s talk about dramatic entrances and swift exits – and no, I don’t mean your last awkward dinner party. In[…]
5 Essential Elements of a Compelling TV Pilot (and How to Master Them)
We’ll be diving into more detail when the course begins July 9th (still a few seats available to sign up),[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
The Story Engine – In Search of Missing Sparkplugs
For those looking for the presentation materials for my PennWriters 2022 Presentation, you’ll want to visit this page. For everyone[…]
Fannish Inspiration
This upcoming weekend marks my last convention appearance for the year (Delta H Con – August 28th through 30th) and[…]
Stargate Novels Goes to Chicago
One more week and then it’s off to Chicago for the Stargate Creation Con (August 14-16). Fandemonium — who publishes[…]
Beaming up to TrekFan, Stepping Through the Gate
Remember my earlier post about how I live my life as a human doing, not a human being? Two auto-immune[…]
Guest Post: Author JL Gribble & Her Love of Stargate
From Diana: It should come as no surprise that I’m a fan of all things Stargate. I write for the[…]