Unlocking the inherent musicality within language, even without the constraints of traditional meter or rhyme, is the elusive art of crafting rhythmic free verse. So many writers, embracing the liberation of free verse, inadvertently abandon rhythm, leaving their prose feeling flat, merely a string of words. The challenge, then, is to harness the subtle, often … Read more
You want to write a romance that sizzles, a story where the characters can’t escape each other, and it’s absolutely fantastic. We’re talking forced proximity, and it’s a genre that just works when it’s done right. It’s like putting two people in a pressure cooker, and all that heat and tension makes them look at … Read more
I’m going to share with you how to write what I call “forbidden love.” It’s a kind of story that just grabs you. I mean, it really taps into that part of us that’s fascinated with breaking rules, taking risks, and that intense pull we feel for someone even when it defies everything. But here’s … Read more
For me, the blank page as a writer isn’t just about crafting a narrative; it’s about building a world that lives, breathes, reacts, and transforms based on the choices players make. This isn’t just passive consumption; it’s active participation. Mastering interactive storytelling means I need a mix of narrative craft, an understanding of system design, … Read more
The television’s soft hum, the pull of a story that unfolds week after week – it’s a powerful call for storytellers like us. But turning that spark of an idea into a tangible, sellable TV series demands more than just a good premise. You need meticulous planning, clever world-building, and the ability to put your … Read more
I’m going to share with you what it takes to write for late-night TV. The glowing screens of late-night television – whether it’s the biting political humor, celebrity antics, or those absurd observational jokes – have fascinated us for decades. It’s a place where being witty is like having a superpower, being brief is king, … Read more
The blank page! It can be pretty intimidating for any playwright, especially when the specific theatrical style isn’t just a background element, but a vital part of the story and how we tell it. Writing for the stage isn’t just one thing; it’s a ton of different forms, each with its own language, rhythm, and … Read more
I want to share with you something truly special, something that breathes magic into our screens: animation. Whether we’re unwinding with a movie at home or catching a blockbuster in theaters, animation has this incredible power to whisk us away. It transports us, it enchants us, it makes us believe in talking animals and superheroes … Read more
So, you wanna write songs that really hit you in the gut, right? Not just a bunch of words strung together, but something that makes you feel understood, a little less alone, or totally alive. It’s not magic; it’s just knowing your way around a few tricks of the trade, using language to stir up … Read more
The heart of any truly gripping story is its main plot – that undeniable driving force, the core conflict that keeps you turning pages. But, a narrative that focuses solely on this single track can often feel a bit thin, maybe even two-dimensional. It lacks the rich tapestry that really grabs you, you know? That’s … Read more