The One Hour Screenwriter eCourse
July 29, 2010 – 10:34 AM | No Comment

The highest praise a reviewer can give a novel is that it is “cinematic.” A great story unfolds like a movie in the reader’s mind. That’s what every film script must do as well. Someone reading your screenplay must be able to “see” your movie. Whether you are writing a novel or a screenplay you will find the tools here to make your story flow like a film in someone else’s imagination! I can help you “Get to the Heart of the Story®.”

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Beyond Lemonade

How a new online scripted drama series and website gets created, developed, sold and launched.

Movies

My film reviews and how the Nine Character Types affects the success or failure of the script.

Television

What’s on TV? How the right Character Types help make a hit or miss.

Writing Tips

Making the writing life work for you. Tips and tricks to keep your writing fresh and interesting.

Musings

Random thoughts on pop culture and the world at large.

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The Screenwriting for Lawyers eCourse
April 27, 2010 – 10:02 AM | No Comment
The Screenwriting for Lawyers eCourse

A 22 week screenwriting eCourse.

The Character Map
September 23, 2009 – 8:48 AM | No Comment
The Character Map

What Is A Character Map?
The Character Map is a proven way to develop characters that have a rich compelling emotional journey and a dynamic set of internal and external personal conflicts. Use this tool …

Power of Conscience
September 11, 2009 – 10:10 AM | No Comment
Power of Conscience

These characters believe they are their brother’s keeper. They feel responsible for the greater good and for doing good. They wrestle with how far they should go in seeking justice and fairness for others, in exposing corruption and injustice or in standing up against evil or wrong-doing. They worry about with what is the higher duty and what exactly is required of them in response.

Power of Idealism
September 10, 2009 – 6:45 PM | No Comment
Power of Idealism

Personality
Power of Idealism characters believe that life and love should involve a grand passion or an heroic destiny.  They see the world in terms of sweeping epic poetry or as a struggle of operatic proportions. …

Power of Excitement
September 9, 2009 – 6:42 PM | No Comment
Power of Excitement

These characters are usually an agent of chaos. Their rakish push-the- envelop devil-may-care attitude inevitably shakes things up in a story. But their charm, ready wit and natural talent as an escape artist or improvisor often saves the day.

Power of Love
September 8, 2009 – 6:52 PM | No Comment
Power of Love

These characters see their own value reflected in the eyes of their love object. Their philosophy might be stated: “You’re nothing without me. (And I feel I am nothing without you.)”