Writing your First Chapter: Two Possible Routes
A few years ago, I took a TV pilot writing class at the iO, taught by Chicago comedy legend, Michael McCarthy. Michael was a great guy...
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Writers, Set a Timer: Drawing Inspiration from Major League Baseball's New Rule Changes
Major League Baseball made a few rule changes this offseason. The most significant: In an effort to create a quicker pace of play, a...
Writing Dialogue: Two Rules to Keep in Mind
By: Chris O'Brien Ninety-five percent of the time, when I think I've come up with a great piece of writing advice, I pause for a second...
Advice for Authors: Fight Imposter Syndrome with Authenticity
Patient: I think I'm suffering from Imposter Syndrome. Therapist: Great. Can I have my chair back? Definition of Imposter Syndrome The...
Writing Dialogue Without Dialogue | Final Scene of Spike Jonze's "Where the Wild Things Are"
In the movie version of Where The Wild Things Are, a boy (Max) wearing a wolf costume runs away from home. This takes place right after...
Building Your Container
Author and Creative Writing Professor, Heather Sellers, has a great writing lesson that's always stuck with us. This lesson is perfect...
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