Writers are a diverse bunch. Quirky. Independent. Opinionated. In other words, hard to buy for. If you are trapped in a relationship with a writer, get out. If you can’t, attempt to tame your writer with the liberal application of gifts they will appreciate. Here I have gathered a few ideas that range from classic…continute reading »
I’ve made my short story, Miss Spyder, available as a free download in Kindle ebook format and PDF (update: you can read this story even if you don’t have a Kindle with Kindle reading apps for PC, Mac, and other devices.) At under 700 words, it’s short enough that even if you aren’t a fan…continute reading »
There’s a new screenwriting book out there that promises to help you write a screenplay in a certain number of weeks. There’s an older book that’s been around a while that promises to help you write a screenplay even faster — in a certain number of days. I’m not really a fan of these books…continute reading »
Update: My plugin is now available for download at the WP Plugin Directory. Long, long ago, back in the day, I touched off a bit of a meme when I placed a screenplay progress meter in my sidebar. Everyone had to have one, and the Internet beat a path to my blog looking for the…continute reading »
Like most writers waiting for their big break, I have a day job. I have, in fact, had a day job for a long, long time[1]. There are many dangers inherent in leading this double life. It’s easy to lose focus and let writing take a back seat. This is because the day job is…continute reading »
Sometimes the hard part of writing a screenplay is making your characters behave in a way that is inconsistent with their established character, yet is entirely sympathetic and believable. Most protagonists end up doing the one thing they really aren’t cut out for. Brody is a city cop afraid of the water who has to…continute reading »