Character is action– from the Actor’s Studio.
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What does the Gangnam Style song and dance video have to do with writing? Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best–
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This is a wonderful discussion right from the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
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Podcast from CineStory on Writing for Television
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#WritingAdviceWednesday – An excellent video by Andrew Zuckerman about creativity, curiosity and success.
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Every scene is a negotiation in power or status.
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In seven years there have been 125 Black List screenplays turned into movies. Between them they have won 20 Oscars and grossed approximately $10 billion worldwide. Here’s how it works.
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