Unlock the Secret Writing Hacks That Pros Don’t Want You to Know!
The first time someone told me, “show, don’t tell,” I had no idea what they…
Tips
Screenwriting
Unlocking the Mystery: How “Pulp Fiction” Revolutionized Storytelling with Its Mind-Bending Non-Linear Narrative
“Tarantino, whether intended it or not, hit upon non-linearity as the only way he could…
Screenwriting
Unveiling the Dark Genius: A Scene-by-Scene Dissection of “Joker” That Will Change How You See the Film Forever
Here is my take on this exercise from a previous series of posts — How To Read…
Tips
Unlock the Secret Power of Storytelling: Master the Three Acts That Captivate Audiences Instantly
Today’s storytelling exercise is an excerpt from my book, Story Drills, which is filled with…
Screenwriting
Unveiling the Hidden Layers: A Scene-by-Scene Dissection of “Get Out” That Will Change How You See the Film Forever
Here is my take on this exercise from a previous series of posts — How To Read…
Tips
Unlocking Hidden Healing: How Writing Became My Secret Therapy and Ultimate Puzzle
Stories don’t start with structure — they start with a spark. The rest is discovery.Continue reading on…
Screenwriting
Uncover the Untold Story Behind the Most Iconic Scene in “The Big Lebowski”
“Donny was a good bowler, and a good man. He was one of us.”Continue reading…
Screenwriting
Tips
Unlocking the Hidden Blueprint: How Acts, Scenes, and Beats Secretly Shape Every Story
If stories are chaotic potential energy, scripts and novels are structured kinetic energyContinue reading on…
Tips
Why Breaking Grammar Rules in Poetry Could Be the Secret to Masterful Verse
Accomplished writers respect the rules of grammar the way an acrobat respects the tightrope —…
Non Fiction
Unveiling Hidden Secrets: Marty Ross-Dolen’s Quest to Unlock a Daughter’s Haunting Truths
Told with a poetâs precision for language, and a novelistâs eye for storytelling, Marty Ross-Dolen…
