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Talking To Myself
Writing

Talking To Myself

I’ve been making some notes on a new draft of the BBC thing I’m writing and I took some time out to set out/remind myself of some basic rules that we all should be observing as screenwriters but which it’s only too easy to forget about
Sep 20, 2015 4 min read
Beginnings...
Writing

Beginnings...

A good opening scene is absolutely crucial. The first time someone reads your script, you need to have them hooked by the end of the first scene.
Jun 4, 2015 7 min read
This Writer's Toolkit (2015 version)
Writing

This Writer's Toolkit (2015 version)

I don’t pretend to have any special insights into this stuff. I just know I love reading how other writers work and what tools they use.
May 10, 2015 10 min read
Rolling Up Characters - Let the random in...
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Rolling Up Characters - Let the random in...

I’ve lately been toying with a new way of generating minor characters, a way that allows them to be born outside of the story and thereby forces the story to morph itself to accommodate them.
Apr 20, 2015 5 min read
The Art Of The Script Meeting
Writing

The Art Of The Script Meeting

How not to let your ego get in the way of a good idea For the last few days, I’ve been reading Creativity, Inc. The book is about how Pixar works, how they maintain a culture of creativity whilst still fulfilling all their corporate ambitions, and it’s written
Mar 24, 2015 7 min read
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