There are a lot of great rules to follow in this link about ways to improve your writing. It's broken down into 4 sections - ...more
From Dr. Seuss to J.K. Rowling.... Whether you're a struggling writer, or just studying to be one, you probably know that there's ...more
Whether you are an aspiring professional writer, the short story is the perfect medium. While writing a novel is a Herculean task ...more
Want to write a film, but don't know where to start? Worried that your film script won't be up to scratch, and wondering how ...more
Now this is ripe for book pirates. This machine will let you scan your books without destroying them. However, it's still a tedious, tedious process. Via Gizmodo.
You know, everyone's got their own list of writing rules. I like these 10 rules for writing from Janet Fitch because they're pretty straightforward. Via Kottke.
In this article, Conor J. Dillon notes a fascinating uptick in the use of the colon in the media. Everyone, from the New York Times to well, the entire Internet, seems to be using the colon a lot. ... more
Everyone wants to be a writer, but selling a screenplay is a tough job in Hollywood, especially if you know nothing of the industry standard screenplay format. Believe it or not, making your script... more
Check this out for five great tips on how to name your character. "There are many literary and movie characters that become everlasting brands in our culture—Atticus Finch, 'Ratso' Rizzo, Holden C... more
via Cracked Think Disney came up with all those fairytales on its own? No way. The Mouse House single-handedly ripped off dozens of classic tales, turning adult fare into kid-friendly cartoons! "... more
The following is a really great article for writers who feel that they have good talents but have not reached that next level in creativity.
Here is a list from story fix of television shows that can help writers. "Novelists are loath to admit they watch television. It’s like a chef admitting they enjoy a dripping hot Whopper every now... more
This is another great tutorial from Script Frenzy. I recently posted the Intro to TV writing and I will post more from this great site.
I took a class in the fall entitled Writing for Television at Bentley University in Boston. Much of what I learned has helped me through my first year of creative writing. One of the keys to writin... more
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As a student writer, it is always difficult to find ways to be as professional as you can be. This tool was really helpful for me I found.
The following is a resource for young writers. Click through a few of these and bokmark the page any time you are in need of inspiration or just a break. "Sifting through the many different websit... more
The following is a how to piece about writing a treatment and the skills involved. As a noobie writer, I find these things very helpful, but at the same time I am careful not to take everything sai... more
Writers room is great for the new young writer who is just looking for some good feedback and guidance. Go to the BBC writers room. They can read your scripts and pieces for you to help you out and... more
As a Screenwriting Student, I can never get enough basic tips on how to do something. Even something as simple as TV writing, which is what I learned first can be so tedious and difficult. I found ... more
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From Dr. Seuss to J.K. Rowling.... Whether you're a struggling writer, or just studying to be one, you probably know that there's a lot of rejection in your future. But don't be dismayed, rejectio... more
Writing For Stage Writing film scripts isn’t just about talent, creativity and hard work. Underpinning the drama, the emotion, and the conflict inherent in all good scripts is a standardised yet f... more
There are a lot of great rules to follow in this link about ways to improve your writing. It's broken down into 4 sections - General, Technical, Life, and The Method. Personally, I like the followi... more
If you have just finished reading a novel or a book and you do not know what to go to next, take a look at this site, its a great tool for finding the best novel idea for you.
The following is a link to a post board of one sentence stories told by regular folks. Enjoy.
Tony Lee, Jr. decided that he would reinterpret William Faulkner's classic novel "As I Lay Dying" as a series of found objects. What I love here is the stark imagery, perfect for the mood of the no... more
I like to go to this trail in the valley. There I can see the golden rolling California hills for miles and miles. Its a great place for me to think. ”
Hey guys, I love putting real events and real stories into fiction so that I can write a really excellent story. Can anyone think of any great examples of events from real life that have been plac... more
I have been writing since I was a little boy. I remember watching South Park at age 9 and writing my own episodes. Aside from some curse words and sexual humor that you don't expect from a nine yea... more
Well, we have had a pretty basic story structure in the previous couple of blogs. However, for the third act there is considerable leeway on how this story can play out. You can turn a story like t... more
This article is about the novel 'Twilight' which gained huge success and still to this day, garners much attention. I hope you enjoy.
This is a great video from J.K. Rowling. This really struck me because, before I was a writer, I suffered from severe depression and Paranoia, for which I refused medication. However, experiencing ... more
This is a great story about the title of a story. It can be really useful for any of you trying to think of a title for a story you have already written and it is also great when you are trying to ... more
This article is really hilarious. For you writers out there. Just remember that it is not your job to worry about things like these. Grammar is not your job, but it is this guy's job so I thought i... more
The free version of tools is great and offers tons of useful features. The paid "suite" version is a great value too - it lets users collaborate, share updates, manage edits.......the list goes on.... more
This page is great and very informative about making interesting and lasting characters that will surely add to your already well thought out story.
Hey guys, I read this article and it is most helpful in explaining why tension can be advantageous for any writer trying to captivate an audience.
Here is a great resource for writing traditional fiction. I like to read these things, but remember a few things. Each writer is different so it is perfectly okay if you do something that you are t... more
So our GUY has traded wallets with a gangster, met a beautiful Grocery Store cashier, and used the Gangsters credit card. Act 2 Now that GUY has used the gangster's credit card, this is a great t... more
Notepad. It's easy to make a quick outline and initial draft were mistakes do not matter. It's easy to send to other computers/cellphones or just copy and paste to any program for proper formattin... more
Here is a great tool to work on free writing. Get one word and let the others flow out of you. Free writing is an important skill because it opens up the way for creativity and innovativeness. Just... more
Here are 50 tools for helping writers at any level. Reading this can give some background to the creative writer as well as specific tips to becoming the best writer possible. I just mused around o... more
This website is great for building on your skills as a writer. If you are having a case of the writers block. Please, go here and find some food for thought.
This is a great link. Each post is a one sentence long story. This should undoubtedly spark your imagination.
Hey guys, I am a long time CELTX user. Is there anyone out there who uses something else. Any favorite features? ”
Hey Everybody, This past weekend marked the opening of the big Hollywood Blockbuster, "The A-Team." This remake of the old television series is fun and exciting film that hits right on the nose, w... more
Miramax was started a few decades ago as an independent film studio, however today, Miramax is a huge company. The great thing about this studio is that they always choose a beautifully crafted scr... more
Hey everybody, This feed is about the traditional three act structure when writing an action/adventure story or screenplay. Act I "The Setup" Act 1 is a great time to begin throwing out a lot of... more
Some great quotes from the most renowned artists. This should help you in your search for inspiration.I thought this was a really great post that I just had to share. More to come!
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