I know. I have been tragically neglecting you. Bad me. But I have a class of baby writers over on Gotham/Zoetrope that is parenthetical happy so I’m sharing with you what I shared with them. Newer screenwriters often get parenthetical happy. It’s one of the things I have to combat and sort of beat out of them. “Don’t get parenthetical happy.” There’s this urge, apparently, to direct the emotion Read More ...
This is hilarious it is from Nick Mamatas’ Live Journal blog: TEN BITS OF ADVICE WRITERS SHOULD STOP GIVING ASPIRING WRITERS 1. DON’T GIVE UP Consider your audience. Who are you telling not to give up? The illiterates, the douchebags, the certifiable graphomanics, the people who think watching a movie is the same as reading a book? Some people should give up. Most people should give Read More ...
This is a wonderful interview with Matt Stone and Trey Parker, South Park creators and writers. *Where that clip comes from: That is from Mentorless About || Classes || Projects || News || Gallery || Contact || Register || Links ||
*This is from Chuck Wendig’s Terrible Minds. It rocks. Read it. The Secret Menu of Writing Advice: Go Ahead And Order The ‘Penmonkey Surprise’ ~ by Chuck Wendig I love that restaurants have secret menus. Go to In N’ Out burger and order an “Animal Style,” you get a mustard-slathered patty with grilled onions, sauce, extra pickles, and cheese all globbed onto the patty. Feel free to Read More ...
This comes from the London Screenwriter’s Festival, it’s excellent advice for collaborators, give it a watch. YouTube – Writers Guild advice on collaborative writing. About || Classes || Projects || News || Gallery || Contact || Register || Letters ||