Review – Save the Cat by Blake Snyder

This book lives up to its name, and it really is the last book on screenwriting you'll ever need. Save the Cat breaks down the formula used by the most successful movies in the past 20 years, showing you the exact "beats" or key moments you need to provide to engross the audience, and I [...]

Make Good Art – Fantastic Advice For Writers And Artists Everywhere

Saw this from Neil Gaiman on Hugh Howey's page, and had to re-post. Remember, come what may, enjoy the ride and stop worrying!

Four Resources and Workshops For Improving The Opening Of Your Novel Or Short Story

The opening of your story or novel is the most important. You have only a few paragraphs to catch the readers attention. Some would say you have to grab them from the opening line, and I'd agree. Here are three resources and workshops for improving your openings: 1)  HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SPECULATIVE FICTION OPENINGS, [...]