🖋️ Top 20 Questions New Writers Ask (And the Best Answers) 📖 1. How do I start writing a story? Start with a character, a setting, or a situation that intrigues you. Don’t wait for perfection—write the first sentence and…
Writer's Wrench
I picked up a little bit of knowledge during my several years as a spec reviewer. At one point I shared it on a blog. Now it's here. The welcome was the opening to the blog back then.
I’m Bear.
Just wanted to introduce myself. I’m Bear. Middle-aged, moderately housebroken, and I’ve been writing for about twelve years — mostly screenplays, with a little poetry when I’m feeling extra mysterious. I’ve lived a life that’s part campfire tale, part misadventure…
A & I and Me
I woke this morning with this idea in my head. I have been using AI a lot for research and learning as of late (and loving it) and I pondered some on the implications of it in the creative world.…
Becoming a writer?
Becoming a writer depends on what kind of writing you want to do—fiction, non-fiction, journalism, copywriting, screenwriting, or something else. Here’s a general roadmap to get started: 1. Write Regularly Set a daily or weekly writing goal. Keep a journal,…
The Writing Lotto
I lifted this from Facebook, one of the hidden gems that can sometimes be found there. Leanne Owens is a self publishing author that has seen some success. More than many will, I suspect. She is the prototype of the…
Yes, yes, I beat your baby
In the course of normal conversation, the kind you have with the clerk you know at the local convenience store, I was recently asked; “What are you up to?”. I replied that I was working on an action script for…
Mixing Story Types
I have talked before about the idea of a ‘contract of expectations’. This is not a brilliant new idea of my own, but simply a phrase I latched on to, that may reasonably be called something else, and no doubt…
3 Acts. Does it make sense?
As usual, take what sticks, feels right, and helps you become a better writer, and leave the rest… pretend I didn’t even say it. I have seen articles about 4 act stories, 5 acts, hell, 7 acts! What’s the poor…
Type O Character. Is that an Arc I see?
Characters have to arc, right? The Protagonist has to be a good guy? Trying to stay within these two simple sounding boundaries can really stifle your creativity can’t it? What if your character isn’t even that damn important to you,…
Script Analysis Matrix
We. Gapoz productions, are building here a new structure within our family and social site, specifically designed to help one another in our creative pursuits. Writing, including novels and scripts, videos, and music are all to be provided a means…
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