Alright, I wouldn’t really call them rules, but maybe think of them as signposts or goals or just things to[…]
Category: writing
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[…]
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[…]
Scribe Award Nomination & Comicpalooza Time
Earlier this week, the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers announced their Scribe Award nominees. To my utter surprise and[…]
Houston Workshops and More Accolades for Epilogue
For the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to run writing workshops at various conferences and conventions all around[…]
A New SG-1 Book – Once More Unto the Breach!
Thanks to MGM and Fandemonium, I’ve been given the green light to write what I hope to be the first[…]
#mywritingprocess
My students have heard me say again and again how valuable critique partners are — how they’re an integral part[…]