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Flawed Characters We Love

June 3, 2015

This marks my second workweek without an episode of Mad Men to discuss with co-workers. All of my fellow fans know what I’m going through. The void has driven me to reflect on what it was that made me adore that series so much.

Why Your Script SHOULDN’T Stand Out

April 14, 2015

If I want you to read this blog post, what would it take to catch your interest? I would probably have to tell a joke or two, perhaps throw in an engaging anecdote early on to catch your interest. Would you forgive my post if I had a few typos thrown...

Complications Ensue

March 31, 2015

Whenever I get roped into reading contest finalists, one of the common problems with scripts is often that they are sketchy. They seem like the rough draft (and maybe they are) - the artist's charcoal sketch before they break out the brushes and oils...

Creating Character

October 23, 2014

Creating character is a process that will be with you from the beginning to the end, from fade in to fade out. It is an ongoing educational progression, an experience that continues expanding as you go deeper and deeper into your characters’ lives.