When writing…. actions define character

How do I make a character, who’s kind of reclusive, show his emotions? Writing really is the study of human beings and how they express  themselves. Every opportunity you can, really observe (like you’re a being from  another world) how the humans that surround you express the vast array of emotions that color our daily lives. […]

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Screenwriting videos teasers

Check out these screenwriting video clips from my Wordsmythe Screenwriting Essentials…. How do I Start? Every story idea starts right here….. in your imagination.

Writers…. make choices

Writing is all about making choices…

The Observant Writer…. stars in our eyes

The Observant Writer…. conscious repetition

I watched a movie the other night, and the main character repeated a phrase enough times throughout the film that it got to be annoying. What gives? Okay, I think what the writer was attempting was a technique called Conscious Repetition. Used correctly, and sparingly, this can be a powerful tool that can elicit a […]

The Observant Writer….emotional honesty

You always hear older writers telling new ones to WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW…. What does that mean? Write what you know is probably the oldest piece of advice there is for aspiring writers. But just because it’s old doesn’t mean it’s bad…. or necessarily good either. Here’s my take on what it means. Writing what […]

The Observant Writer… FREEFALL

My forthcoming novel – FREEFALL – has been one of the most riveting experiences I’ve had the pleasure to create. I had so much fun with the research, and fell in love with the characters – I couldn’t wait to get back to the computer each day to see what would happen next! With luck, […]

The Observant Writer…. ‘cold’ reading

Recently I participated in a ‘cold reading’ night and then had my script critiqued by a guest panel of judges. The overall verdict was that I was a smart writer and the script had real promise but no heart. What does that mean? First of all, congratulations are in order. #1 – You finished a […]

The Observant Writer…learn to play again

Learn to play again…. remember how to ‘make believe’