So, you want to write a play that really hits home, right? Not just a story, but something that gets to the core of what it means to be human. Think about those timeless plays, from ancient Greek tragedies to modern dramas – they all have this one thing in common: they shine a light … Read more
The stage, for me, is absolutely a time machine. Seriously, few things in art let you bring the past roaring back to life quite like a play. But turning those thick, often dry historical narratives into something amazing and dramatic on stage? That’s an art form in itself. It’s way more than just showing a … Read more
I’ve finally finished it! The ink is dry, the revisions are complete, and my memoir, a piece of my very soul, is ready to be shared with the world. But I’ve learned that getting my personal story out there, especially one that I hope will connect with a wide audience, involves more than just powerful … Read more
Memoirs are powerful. They aren’t just about what happened, but about diving deep into the messy, beautiful, and often contradictory tangle of human emotion. To truly grab a reader, your memoir has to go beyond the surface and explore those complex feelings that make us all human. I’m going to share some strategies and tools … Read more
My story is extraordinary. I’ve lived through something unique, overcome monumental challenges, or possess a perspective no one else quite shares. But the leap from personal experience to compelling prose, from lived memory to universally resonant narrative, is a chasm many memoirists struggle to bridge. It’s not enough to simply recount events; I must sculpt … Read more
When you sit down to write your memoir, it’s not just about telling your story. It’s about opening a window into your world, creating a connection that goes beyond words. If you want to build empathy in your readers, here’s how I’ve learned to do it. It’s more than just recounting events; it’s about strategic … Read more
You know, the heart of any great story just beats with the lives of its characters. They’re not just puppets; they’re these incredibly complex beings, and their struggles, their triumphs, and how they change, well, they really mirror our own. For us as writers, being able to really dig into and understand these fictional folks … Read more
Picture this: you’re at the very beginning of your novel, staring at that blank page. Those first few lines? They’re like an exclusive invitation, a whispered promise, and a firm handshake all rolled into one. They’re the entryway to the world you’ve created, and what happens there decides whether a reader steps inside or politely … Read more
So, you want to write a horror screenplay. The flickering shadow. The whispered name. The unsettling hum beneath the floorboards. I mean, horror isn’t just about gore, right? It’s about that primal, visceral reaction to the unknown, the disquieting, the terrifying. Writing a horror screenplay goes beyond crafting a scary story; it’s about meticulously engineering … Read more
I’m going to share some thoughts on how to write a friends-to-lovers story. It’s a classic for a reason, right? There’s something so comforting and exciting about seeing two people who already know each other inside and out eventually fall in love. It taps into that idea of finding your perfect match in someone you’ve … Read more