by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Depending on where you call home, the weather may be heating up right now. In Los Angeles, triple digits have started to creep into our forecast. Most writers enjoy crafting their stories in nice comfortable rooms, and because we usually seek out a pleasant environment when we write, it’s easy to forget... Continue Reading →
Be Mean to Your Characters: 3 Ways to Create Conflict
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Most writers like to think they’re nice people. But is it possible you might be too nice? Have you ever tried to see how mean you can be to your characters? Engaging storytellers quickly learn that becoming diabolical toward their protagonist can be an effective tool for keeping their stories enchanting.... Continue Reading →
Quote of the Day: Maxwell Anderson
The story...must be a conflict, and specifically, a conflict between the forces of good and evil within a single person.
Creating Drama in a Talking Head Scene
This article by Hal Croasmun of ScreenwritingU gives insight into how to create drama in a scene that is primarily or even entirely composed of dialogue.
Script Writing Basics: The Middle
This blog post from the popular blog Go Into the Story discusses what the second act of your screenplay should achieve.