On Writing Conflict is the fuel of Story While we usually want to avoid conflict in real life, in fiction, it is what drives the characters and story forward toward the climactic scene. Read More » February 7, 2020 No Comments
On Writing The Original Idea: The Heart of Your Story. The #1 Problem with most manuscripts It all starts with an idea. Which is not story. The two are different. Story can change. Idea can’t. Every idea has been done; but Read More » May 8, 2019 No Comments
Idea Into Story Goodfellas; and Barge? Since every idea has been done, a job of the writer is to absorb as much idea and story from the world around them. Not Read More » February 25, 2019 No Comments
Idea Into Story Idea Is Not Story I often see writers who are concerned about someone stealing their idea. The problem with that is that every idea has been done. I know Read More » January 23, 2019 No Comments