February 2023

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Focus on the Emotional Dilemma That Tears Your Hero Apart

Every story is about a hero who changes. In rare cases, such as “Being There,” “Forest Gump,” and “WALL-E,” the hero remains largely the same...
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Defining Details to Make a Scene Come Alive

When writing a scene, use specific details that paint a distinct picture of the setting. Far too many writers settle for generic settings by simply...
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Every Great Story Forces the Hero Into a Dilemma

We’ve all seen bad movies. Those movies simply show lots of action (“The 355”) or pretty set designs (“Don’t Worry, Darling”) but fail to tell...
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Creating a Twist Halfway Through the Story

Every story starts off innocent enough, but about halfway through, there’s a sudden twist. This twist reveals the real goal of the villain. In the...
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Why Story Settings Should Make Life Harder for Your Characters

Stories don’t exist in a vacuum. When two characters fight, fall in love, or learn from each other, they have to do it in a...
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The Strong Foundation of Theme in James Cameron Movies

Watch any popular James Cameron movie and you’ll notice a pattern. HI movies aren’t just about spectacular special effects although there re plenty in movies...
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Make Sure At Least One Character Has a Clear Goal

Every scene needs a purpose to provide new information to the story. However, far too many novices simply write scenes that dump information on the...
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