What I Learned From Benji
Late on a Thursday night, a few weeks ago, I searched the free movie listings on my TV. I was too restless to sleep with thoughts of my growing “to […]
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Show and Tell
As writers, we’ve heard it a dozen times or more: Show, Don’t Tell. It’s the premier advice for authors and screenwriters and deals with avoiding the use of excessive exposition
Opening Doors
Visionaries are rarely defeated, even when doors of opportunity slam in their faces. Either they convince themselves that a “no” a deferred “yes” or attempt climbing though a window when
Keep It Real!
I’m always learning and evolving as a storyteller! I’ve devoted the last few years of “blood, sweat and tears” (really tears coupled with frustration) to Book 2 of my five-novel
Watchful Eyes
As an English Major in college, I concentrated in Film Studies. In one of my film theory classes, I had a writing assignment—who determines the meaning in a film. Our
Banana Split…I Mean Slip!
Oh how we laugh at the funniest things! No, I’m not stating the obvious here. It’s about why physical mishaps tickle our collective funny bone. So, I searched for the
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Eye on the Prize
Years ago, I thought screenplay contests were, at least, a worthwhile approach to getting work read and recognized. I understood that the chances of winning were nearly like playing the
In Harm’s Way
Your characters are at your mercy. I’m reminded of a very popular series of early silent films, “The Perils of Pauline,” released in 1914. Most of the twenty episodes end
Tell Me More
Loglines: I’ve spoken countless of them over the phone to development types. It was back in the day when you could actually call a Director of Development at a production
The Hero’s Journey
Yes, it’s part and parcel of the script, or any story: a character arc and journey that takes place within the very soul or psyche of your protagonist. When I
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