I’ve been working with Enter the Pitch, which runs a short film competition with a £25,000 prize to make a short film. The subject must be inspired by a character or story in the Bible. Choose from an amazing range of powerful, dynamic, complex, troubled characters in stories that have persisted for thousands of years.
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Writing is writing regardless of what kind of writing it is. Here are three key tips for success.
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Whether you liked the film or not, Noah is a great look at the adaptation process and the key elements in transforming a story from one medium to another.
Continue reading#WritingAdviceWednesday – It’s what’s not on the page that’s important.
Continue readingPower of Will characters take what they want, fight for every inch of turf, refuse to show any weakness themselves and pounce decisively on the weakness of others.
Continue readingThe higher the stakes for the character the more the audience cares about what happens next.
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#TypesTuesday – There is no one way to be a wizard.
Continue readingThe answer to this these questions provides a critical overview of the story. If they aren’t answered clearly then it doesn’t matter how good the individual scenes might be. The story won’t add up to much or hold together properly.
Continue reading#WritingAdviceWednesday – Great short tip on the key to a wonderful scene.
Continue readingThere are a number of ways to approach being in the medical profession in a drama.
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