Our latest list of "un-rules" comes from the always insightful Billy Mernit.
10 Rom Com Truisms
Billy Mernit of Living the Romantic Comedy recently compiled a list of 10 romantic comedy truisms with links to his articles supporting and providing advice for each point. If you're working on a rom com, this list is essential reading.
How to Be a Writer: Do it Every Day
I'm talking about writing -- you have to write every day. Billy Mernit recently posted an article on this all important habit of professional writers.
Fulfilling Film Endings: Both Happy & Sad
Billy Mernit of Living the Romantic Comedy has written a new article commenting on another article, Perfectly Happy, Even Without Happy Endings.
Write Better: Listen to Music
In Billy Mernit's latest post on Living the Romantic Comedy, he talks about how many writers rely on music to get their writing groove on.
In a Rom-Com, Less Dialogue is More Emotion
Billy Mernit of Living the Romantic Comedy recently wrote about the following truism: "The less said, the more felt."
Quote of the Day: Billy Mernit
So much of good comedy comes out of strong, vivid character ideas. Creating two unique characters an audience will fall in love with and need to see united is the most important key to your screenplay’s success. All great characters have purpose and credibility, are empathic and complex.
Rom Coms: Convincing the Audience Your Lovers Belong Together
This recent article from Billy Mernit begins with a rom com truism: "The primary challenge lies not in creating obstacles to keep the couple apart, but in convincing the audience that these two people truly do belong together."