When your brain gets in the way of your story, that’s okay. Learn to embrace the awful first draft. DO[…]
Category: writing
We’ve all seen it a thousand times: The phone rings. The protagonist answers. A voice on the other end delivers[…]
“Intellectual Rigor” is Not a Dirty Word
Let’s start with the premise that the more we know about the world, the better equipped we are to create[…]
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[…]
Who Tells Your Story?
While two studios run half of Hollywood and five publishers control 80% of books, indie creators are quietly making six[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Plot Diagnostics: Six Questions That Fix Broken Stories
Your story feels off, but you can’t pinpoint why. Characters wander aimlessly. Events happen without consequence. Readers give up halfway[…]
Finding Your Story’s True Home: A Writer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Medium
Your brilliant story idea is bouncing around your brain like a caffeinated ping-pong ball. You know it’s good—maybe even great—but[…]
The Genre Revolution: Science Fiction Makes Emmy History
Plot twist: On July 15, 2025, an historical first happened. Two science fiction series racked up 41 Emmy nominations between[…]
The Collaboration Advantage: When 1 + 1 = 3
How to find and work with writing partners who elevate your craft, five proven collaboration structures that actually work, real-world[…]
FROM THE PAGE TO THE SCREEN: Crafting Visual Stories
Have you written a novel that readers say “would make a great movie”? Do you have a story idea that[…]