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Writing about Writing
Posts about general writing advice, industry observations, and more!


Why You Hate Story Structure & The Only 5 Plot Points Your Story Needs (+ Where They Should Occur)
In honor of 1 year of my blog, let's take it back to where it began: my first two posts! (aka everything you need to know about structure)

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Feb 171 min read
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How to Make a Bingeworthy Show: YOUNGER
What makes a show bingeworthy? YOUNGER may have the perfect formula for success.

Mic
Feb 155 min read
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Opening Sequences: Where Stories Thrive or Die
Your first 15 pages can make or break your script. Learn how to hook your audience fast—or risk their eternal boredom. 🔥🎬

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Feb 18 min read
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Sequel Analysis: Joker: Folie à Deux
A musical, courtroom drama, and psychological thriller walk into a bar. The result is Folie à Deux, and it's better than the original Joker.

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Oct 3, 202416 min read
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Adaptation Analysis: Heathers
What works in the Heathers musical? What doesn't work in the original film? What makes both of them shine in their own ways? Read on to see!

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Aug 24, 202411 min read
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Killing Your Darlings
Sometimes a story WANT can seem like a story NEED, and vice versa! Using this revision tactic will help you determine which is which.

Mic
Jul 26, 20247 min read
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How to Make Targeted and Smart Revisions
Heading into a revision, staying focused is crucial in order to not lose sight of your creative idea. Here are some tips to stay focused...

Mic
Apr 13, 20246 min read
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Writing Effective Action Description (Part II)
Learn specific tools you can use RIGHT NOW to make your action description more effective, and even trim your screenplay by a few pages!

Mic
Mar 9, 20247 min read
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The Only 5 Plot Points Your Story Needs (and where they should occur)
"Story structure is built on vibes." To be honest: that's not entirely wrong. This "vibe" can be determined...

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Feb 19, 20246 min read
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