August, 2023 - The 15 Minute Movie Method

The Four Levels of Storytelling

August 28, 2023

Here’s the biggest mistake writers make when telling a story. They think a story should focus on a hero overcoming a problem in pursuit of...

Your Story is Never Really Your True Story

August 24, 2023

This is a huge mistake most writers make. When they try to think up a story, they focus on the external plot and action such...

What Are Your Characters NOT Saying?

August 20, 2023

Many writers have trouble writing dialogue. One reason is that they rely on dialogue to dump information on the audience. This results in stilted, unnatural...

The Heart of Every Good Story is Making the Hero a Better Person

August 16, 2023

The biggest mistake novice writers make is they try to tell a story. That usually means they dump globs of information on the audience, characters...

Define a Theme to Create a Stronger Story

August 12, 2023

One common mistake writers make when coming up with a story is they focus solely on the plot. Even if you have the most original...

Focus is the Key to Telling a Great Story: The Lesson DC Movies Keep Forgetting

August 8, 2023

There’s talk that people are getting tired of seeing superhero movies. That’s partially true but the real problem is that so many superhero movies aren’t...

Creating Better Stories by Learning the Real Lesson From “Barbie”

August 4, 2023

The “Barbie” movie has not only made millions of dollars, but it’s been critical acclaimed as well. What’s the secret? The secret isn’t that people...

Comparing “The Little Mermaid” Cartoon With the Live-Action Movie

August 1, 2023

Watch “The Little Mermaid” animated cartoon and it’s a short, comical story told with excellent songs. Then watch the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid”...

The 15 Minute Movie Method

August 2023