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Daily Dialogue — September 1, 2018

Ice Cream Vendor: Would you like to buy an ice cream? Diana: Thank you.

The Heroine’s Journey: Part 3

I’m reprising a 4-part series from 2012 on The Heroine’s Journey because it’s as relevant today as it was over 6 years ago.

2018 Zero Draft Thirty September Challenge: Story Prep (Part 5) — Script Diary

A series to help prepare writers for next month’s writing challenge.

2018 Scene-Writing Challenge: Day 20

Write some scenes. Win a great prize.

Writing and the Creative Life: The Virtues of Spacing Out and Goofing Off

Finally, science is good for something! Spacing out rules!

Daily Dialogue —August 31, 2018

“‘Ode to Ice Cream’ by Vada Sultenfuss. I like ice cream a whole lot/It tastes good on days that are hot/On a cone or in a dish/This will…

The Heroine’s Journey: Part 2

I’m reprising a 4-part series from 2012 on The Heroine’s Journey because it’s as relevant today as it was over 6 years ago.

Spec Script Deal: “The King”

New Line Cinema acquires historical drama spec script “The King” written by Randall Wallace. From The Wrap:

2018 Zero Draft Thirty September Challenge: Story Prep (Part 4) — Think International

A series to help prepare writers for next month’s writing challenge.

2018 Scene-Writing Challenge: Day 19

Write some scenes. Win a great prize.

The Business of Screenwriting: If it ain’t got no soul, it ain’t gonna sell

The time the legendary musician Taj Mahal laid words of wisdom on me.

Daily Dialogue — August 30, 2018

Ted Kramer: [while Billy brings ice cream to the table] You go right back and put that right back until you finish your dinner… I’m warning…

The Heroine’s Journey: Part 1

I’m reprising a 4-part series from 2012 on The Heroine’s Journey because it’s as relevant today as it was over 6 years ago.

2018 Zero Draft Thirty September Challenge: Story Prep (Part 3) — Genre Bend

A series to help prepare writers for next month’s writing challenge.

2018 Scene-Writing Challenge: Day 18

Write some scenes. Win a great prize.

Script To Screen: “Halloween”

Here is the last set of scenes from the 1978 Halloween, written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill.

Daily Dialogue — August 29, 2018

Jane Hudson: [referring to two ice cream cones she’s holding] They’re mine. They’re for my sister Blanche. She’s going to be a movie star.

How ‘Searching’ Uses Tech Devices as Narrative Devices

The co-writers of the new ‘Cinema Digerati’ thriller Searching talk about their creative and writing process in crafting the story.

2018 Zero Draft Thirty September Challenge: Story Prep (Part 2) — Gender Bend

A series to help prepare writers for next month’s writing challenge.

2018 Scene-Writing Challenge: Day 17

Write some scenes. Win a great prize.

Screenwriting 101: Ava DuVernay

“When you’re making a low-budget film for $50,000 or $200, 000, there’s nowhere to hide. It’s just people. Usually people talking. Or not…

Daily Dialogue — August 28, 2018

“How’d you like some ice cream, Doc?”

Reader Question: How do I know if it’s too much or too little scene description?

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2018 Zero Draft Thirty September Challenge: Story Prep (Part 1) — “What if…”

A series to help prepare writers for next month’s writing challenge.