Andrew Stanton: The clues to a great story (via TED)
I'm very firm in my belief that as you continue to learn how to write and build upon what you already know, it's important to pay attention to the people who do it well...and understand [...]
Dancing With Fanfic
Fan Fiction, or fanfic, is treated as a bit of a dirty word in some circles despite lots of people writing it. I don't think it's a dirty word at all. In fact, a lot of people came to my writing because of the fanfic I've written over the years. Because of that, and because some of the
My 2012 Writing Toolkit (addendum)
I realized, after I posted My 2012 Writing Toolkit, that a couple of things went missing. I blame myself. That first list was very software oriented, and I sort of stuck with that. I'll try to fix that, and give a more complete picture, with these additions.
My 2012 Writing Toolkit
Sometimes it seems there are as many ways to write as there are writers. As our options increase, we tend to try a myriad of tools to find the combination that works for us. Some of us opt for more populist tools, others assemble an eclectic mix that others would find maddening. I sort of fall into the latter category.
Tutorial: Sizing Artwork Images With Photoshop
Getting non-digital artwork into a computer so that the sides are straight and in proportion can be difficult. I made this video to show how, using Photoshop, a photo of a painting, drawing, or other [...]
SOUTH PARK WRITERS SHARE THEIR WRITING RULE #1
In a very succinct presentation, Trey Parker and Matt Stone explain the key element of dramatic structure.
