? Pop quiz: What’s the difference between plot and story? If you said “Same thing, different name,” congratulations – you’re about to learn something that’ll revolutionize your writing. Plot is what your characters do. Story[…]
The Art of the Story Rollercoaster
Why Great Tales Need Both Drama and Comedy Ever ride a rollercoaster that only went up? Or one that plummeted straight down without relief? Neither would be much fun – or particularly memorable. The same[…]
The Power of Perfect Timing: Why Great Scenes Start Late and End Early
Let’s talk about dramatic entrances and swift exits – and no, I don’t mean your last awkward dinner party. In storytelling, timing isn’t just about what happens; it’s about knowing when to throw your readers[…]
The Scene Workshop: A Free Screenwriter’s Intensive
A free, one-day intensive for television and film screenwriters looking to power up their scene work. Because powerful scenes don’t just happen. Saturday, January 18th, 2025 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time (1:00 PM Central[…]
Online Workshops 2025
A diverse collection of workshop offerings devised to provide you with the tools you’ll need to deepen your story and enhance your writing. There’s workshops covering all mediums as well as several focusing specifically on[…]
5 Essential Elements of a Compelling TV Pilot (and How to Master Them)
We’ll be diving into more detail when the course begins July 9th (still a few seats available to sign up), but I thought this might be a good launchpad for those of you in the[…]