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Writing about Writing
Posts about general writing advice, industry observations, and more!
Mic
Feb 235 min read
Connecting Plot to Emotional Arcs
Your protagonist’s emotional arc isn’t just extra depth for your story, it IS your story. So how do you connect it to your physical plot?
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Mic
Feb 171 min read
Why You Hate Story Structure & The Only 5 Plot Points Your Story Needs (+ Where They Should Occur)
In honor of 1 year of my blog, let's take it back to where it began: my first two posts! (aka everything you need to know about structure)
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Mic
Feb 18 min read
Opening Sequences: Where Stories Thrive or Die
Your first 15 pages can make or break your script. Learn how to hook your audience fast—or risk their eternal boredom. 🔥🎬
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Mic
Aug 24, 202411 min read
Adaptation Analysis: Heathers
What works in the Heathers musical? What doesn't work in the original film? What makes both of them shine in their own ways? Read on to see!
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Mic
Feb 24, 20244 min read
The Highs and Lows of Act 2 (+ what Puss In Boots 2 did right)
The low point is the start of the most predictable part of a movie. What can you do to make it more effective?
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Mic
Feb 19, 20246 min read
The Only 5 Plot Points Your Story Needs (and where they should occur)
"Story structure is built on vibes." To be honest: that's not entirely wrong. This "vibe" can be determined...
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Mic
Feb 18, 20243 min read
Why You Hate Story Structure
"If writing a screenplay is the cops, and storytelling in your life is your lawyer, it makes more sense why some of us hate story structure"
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