You're An Idiot: Making Value From Reaction To Your Screenwriting

If you're like me, if someone doesn’t like something about my screenplay, my very first reaction is always the same. You're not as smart as me. If you knew what I knew, you would understand what I wrote. And you don't understand what I wrote, because you don't know as much as I do. About everything, in general. In short, life. You know, people. Planet Earth.

Making Your Fiction Writing Sparkle

What do you need to get your books published? What do publishers want? Robyn Opie, author of 61 published books tells you exactly what you need to do to make your fiction sparkle - and why.

What to Write About

When you start writing just how do you decide on what to write about? This can be a difficult problem for the budding (or established) writer. Let's decide the best way to banish these thoughts.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero's Journey to a New World

The antihero journeys to his new world (a new physical or psychological domain), where he believes his desires will be met (where he will find the Elixir). Dark allies, most often a loyal ally, will accompany him on the journey.

I've Been Rejected!

Being a writer is a life that means accepting rejection. Some of the rejections are a matter of rote. Some are just as ridiculous as they are funny.

How Writing Changed My Life - And How It Can Change Yours Too!

Even today, with close to 15 years under my belt as a freelance copywriter, I still don't consider myself a writer. BUT, I do write and get paid for it, so I guess that makes me a writer. Following are three ways that writing has changed my life.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Magical Gifts to the Sword

Before the Hero sets off to Seize the Sword, it is not unusual for magical gifts to be given. In Straw Dogs (1971), Charlie et al set the trap under the fire and David picks up the gun.

How to Get Your Book Published

You've written a book. How do go about getting it published? Writing guru Rob Parnell examines your options.

When You Are Comparing Things, Then You Use Than

Mastering the English language is a challenge. Don't worry about mastering the language, just make sure you’re using the right words when you're writing and you'll be fine.

What Do Publishers Want?

Ever wondered what you need to do to get published? Author of 61 published children's books shares her experience of publishers.

K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Stupid

Forget perfect prose. Forget clever words. Chat in writing, that's Natural Born Selling

Writing Research Papers and Sharing Knowledge With Humankind

For those who have the skills to write and write well there is an inherent human responsibility to help share this knowledge with all peoples of the World. One of the best ways for higher level intellect with those writing skills to share is to write research papers. Of course it is not easy to write research papers, as there are various rules and formats that are somewhat inconsistent throughout the world.

Writing Research Papers; Some Thoughts

Are you contemplating writing some research papers? If so, then perhaps you might like a few pointers. The first comment is one of finding the right template. Now many people who use Research Paper Templates have complained that when writing research papers in a template format they find themselves concentrating on the structure more than the information.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Establishing Context With The Fade In

Fade In is another word for context. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), photos of 20's and text explain when Bonnie and Clyde were born and that they were vicious criminals.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Third Catharsis

With the Antagonist vanquished, his allies and lieutenants slip away. In Lord of the Rings (2004), the enemy armies disappear in smoke. In The Matrix (1999), the other agents run from Neo after he defeats Smith.