The Ratio of Story to Prose
I’ve been struggling through a science-fiction novel that I thought would take me just a month to knock out. Three months on, I’m still hacking my way… Read more »
Avoid Tedium
I watched “Hacksaw Ridge” the other night on DVD (which is how I watch most movies these days). It was a well-made film, as are all Mel… Read more »
Just Say No
A short post on the value of a short word: no. I believe more than ever that the difference between good creative work and bad is how often… Read more »
A Writing Process
Having written a handful of novels now and a lot more scripts, I think I’ve identified my process: It all starts with a burst of inspiration when… Read more »
The Importance of Marketing
The WGA recently achieved a new contract with the Producers. My brother and sister members will not be marching the picket lines as we did a decade… Read more »