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Diana Dru Botsford

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Thoughts for Finishing Your First Draft

January 29, 2023February 3, 2023 dianaeducation

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[…]

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So little to do, so much time to do it in

December 13, 2008September 27, 2009 dianaeducation

Strike that, reverse it… Quite a few friends are posting their TO DO lists on their blogs, Livejournals, Facebooks, etc. I’ve actually enjoyed reading them as it gives me a sense of how everyone fares[…]

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Apollo – The Short Film At Its Best

April 11, 2008September 27, 2009 dianaeducation

Witness the amazing results of my students. The film is entitled, APOLLO. The genre, Science Fiction. Though the external conflict surrounds a post-apocalyptic Earth where the sun no longer shines, the real story involves a[…]

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For Stargate SG-1 fans, find out more about Botsford's short story, "Perceptions," the 2015 Scribes Nominee.
SG-1's The Drift - The sequel to "Four Dragons" with the team striving to overcome out of control Ancient technology while dealing with Lord Yu, his Dragon Guard, and China's politics
Stargate SG-1 uncover the truth behind Lord Yu's rise to power from ancient China to the System Lords
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