Writing Exercise and Chicken Advice
I have a chicken problem. I do admit it is 110% my fault. It is a kind of comedic relief of large proportion that tends to linger around my existence,…
Writing Exercise: The stories, signs and myths that shape our writing
A dead person has a distinctive skin tone. This color assures the viewer that there is no life force in this body. It is a color not seen any time…
Writing Exercise- Writing Tragedy (or Satire) from Real Experiences.
Today started with a tragedy. One that is known to throw writers into a depression so deep, they may emerge as right-wing pundits. My Keurig broke. For those uninitiated to…
Writing Exercise: Tricks and Tips for rewrites. Drama
WHAT IS DRAMA? DRAMA, AGAIN, IS THE QUEST OF THE HERO TO OVERCOME THOSE THINGS WHICH PREVENT HIM FROM ACHIEVING A SPECIFIC, ACUTE GOAL. -David Mamet Now that you have…
Writing Exercise- How to Build Your Confidence
ConfidenceNow that we are into the meat of your novel or script, let’s talk about one of the most important traits needed to compose. This attribute is usually lacking with…
Writing Exercise: 3 x 5 cards for your plot and story layout.
Our next step is to make sure that your story flows. I generally take every plot point and capture them in six-twenty words and put them on a 3 x…
Writing Exercise- The Final First Draft and Darling Cutting
The Final First Draft This is a deceptive phrase as it leads you to believe you are done writing. Nay, Dear Scribe, this is just a starting point. Although this is…
Writing Exercise- Final First Draft- Your Writing Space
Mark Twain's Writing SpaceYou have done your outline, plotted your plot and filled out detailed character evaluations for your characters. It is now time to set up your writing space…
Writing Exercise- List of Best Non Fiction Writing Books
"Write brutal. Write without shame. Don’t worry about those silly grammar rules you learn in school. And ignore the need to construct a basic sentence. You don’t need any of…
Writing Exercise- Finding Your Creativity (or how Monty Python did it)
One of my favorite creators is John Cleese. I fell in love with him at the $3.00 all day art house film festival back in the 70’s watching all the…