When Your Scene Focuses on What Isn't Happening
When we place the emphasis on non-actions, we're failing to tell readers what they should be...
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Podcasts de Telling
A Surefire Sign You're Over-Explaining
Over-explaining can manifest in several ways, but the core of the problem is always repetition -...
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Why "Suddenly" Is a Four-Letter Word
"Suddenly" has this ironic tendency to mitigate the very effect it's trying to create.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scene Structure
At first blush, scene structure can be a subject that takes a while to fully grasp and, as a...
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Options for Dilemmas in a Sequel
Handled skillfully, a good dilemma can heighten tension, make characters more sympathetic, and,...
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Are You Skipping the Best Parts?
Sometimes, without even realizing it, writers can end up skipping the best parts and leaving...
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The Telling Detail and the Essence of Your Message
Is your message memorable? Does it resonate with voters or consumers? Learn about the power of...
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Doodie Calls - 100th Episode Live with Randall Park and Gil Ozeri
Doug sits down with actors/comedians Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat, The Interview) and Gil...
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Doodie Calls - Dan Black Part I
Doug sits down with comedian Dan Black (Upright Citizens Brigade) for Part I of their...
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Bernadette Jiwa - Latest Story:The Fortune Cookie Principle Principle
Bernadette is a great story teller and discoverer. She works with businesses to uncover brand...
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The Hustlin' Awesome Show: Chris Naumann
This week on the "Hustlin' Awesome Show" Mike is joined by fellow "La Luz" improv house team...
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Don't Drown Your Readers in Explanations
Always be aware of why you're including a particular explanation, then reevaluate it to determine...
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5 Fun and Easy Ways to Lengthen Your Word Count
In comparison to giving your overweight manuscript liposuction, fattening up an anorexic story...
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Is Your First-Person Narrator Overpowering Your Story?
The first-person narrator, more than any other type of narrator, is inclined to lapse into...
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The Kung Fu Panda Guide to Writing Action Scenes
Fight scenes, chase scenes, and other action extravaganzas appear in stories of every genre, so...
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TNF - EP 36 - Comedy Callback Show
Hosted by Ken Napzok, the producer of the popular Schmoes Know Podcast, The Napzok Files is a...
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Episode 191: Things to Keep from Your Husband
Are there things that are better off not sharing with your husband (or wife)? Etiquette expert,...
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Doug sits down with writer/comedian Nick Kocher (BriTANick, The Goodwin Games) to talk FOMO,...
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Pass the Peas, Part 3 of 3, Q and A
Pass the Peas: Food, Objects and the Making of Community is panel discussion that expands on...
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Pass the Peas, Part 2 of 3 Bowl Stories
Part 2 Bowl Stories Pass the Peas: Food, Objects and the Making of Community is panel discussion...
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