Those Character Arc Things Let’s face it there are plenty of confusing things about screenwriting and right up there with the inciting incident and the call to adventure there’s the dash befuddling ‘character arc’ thing – and yes, I’m doing air quotes. Well, if you’re scratching your head so much it’s bleeding then you’ve come Read More …
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online creative writing course
Crazy eWe is an online creative writing course with a twistRather than the usual online creative writing courses that break down the structure of The Matrix or Jaws or… some classic black and white film from the 1950s that nobody – except film students – is likely to have ever seen, we had a brainwave. Read More …
The First Act
Tips for a Sizzling First ActThe First Act is key. In this post, we’re going to zip through 11 top tips for creating a screenplay that grabs the reader by their lapels and throws them through a plate glass window – but in a good way. 1) Understand StructureUnderstand structure but don’t be a slave Read More …
Kindle Countdown Deal
Kindle Countdown Deal v Free Book GiveawayOk, so you have a book listed on Amazon but when it comes to using their promotions you would would rather rub your naked buttocks against a wasps nest. We’ve all been there. You like the idea of Amazon promotion but ‘exclusivity’ for 90 days – three frekin months – really!. Well, we’re going Read More …
Creating The Villain
The villain is arguably the most important cast member of the story as without them – let’s face it – the hero would just be carrying on with their ironing. So how do writers come up with a truly terrifying and believable villain?The antagonist’s role is to ask a question of the hero and it’s the purpose of Read More …