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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 17, 20251 min read
How to Make a Bingeworthy Show: YOUNGER
What makes a show bingeworthy? YOUNGER may have the perfect formula for success.
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Feb 15, 20255 min read
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 1, 20258 min read
Adaptation Analysis: Wicked
From stage to screen: How Wicked’s themes and characters evolve between the musical and the film adaptation.
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Nov 28, 202424 min read
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
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
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...
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Apr 13, 20246 min read
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!
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Mar 9, 20247 min read
The Highs and Lows of Act 2 (+ what Puss In Boots 2 did right)
The low point is the start of the most predictable part of a movie. What can you do to make it more effective?
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Feb 24, 20244 min read
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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