Stay Inside the Quote Marks
Unless you are writing British (UK) style, always put commas and periods within the quotation marks in speech. I’m not…
Zooming In on the Details
We’re starting a detailed look at moving camera shots. Moving shots in a movie are crucial in telling the viewer…
Crowdsource Your Self-Publishing Project without Asking for Money
Today’s guest post is by blogger/author Dana Sitar, giving indie authors some tips on how to fund and find support…
It’s Not Rocket Science!
After coming across the non-word its’ (with an apostrophe) for the nth time, I decided I needed to make a statement…
Get Your Camera Moving—Zooming In
Camera shots in motion are dynamic and fluid. They can follow the action with the velocity of a train or…
Why, Why, Why?
I do a lot of manuscript critiques. Hundreds a year. I find the best way to get writers thinking about…
The Danger of Misuse Is Imminent
I give extra Brownie points to writers who can keep these three words straight: imminent, eminent, and immanent. Maybe you…
Match Cuts for Creative Structure
The last stationary camera shot we’re going to look at is called a Match Cut. I’m including this shot although…
Keeping Your Spirits Up Before You Get Published
Writers need continual encouragement. The writing life is no easy road, and the failure or delay in reaching our career…