POSTED IN Featured, MM on Monday ON Feb 8, 2010
On Breaking Structure
First, let me be clear about one thing. All new, aspiring writers must master the three act structure first. That’s the most basic building block...
POSTED IN Best of the Web, Featured ON Feb 7, 2010
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The Screenwriter’s Problem Solver
The Screenwriter’s Problem Solver: How to Recognise, Identify, and Define Screenwriting Problems” by Syd Field. Bantam Dell. New York, NY...
POSTED IN Featured, Sol's Polls ON Feb 3, 2010
Which screenplay deserves it most?
The noms are known. Some are in, some are out. The survey question this week is not who do you THINK will win, nor who would you LIKE to win. We...
POSTED IN Featured, Story and Structure ON Feb 2, 2010
Mystery Man vs. Sherlock Holmes: 1-0
Last Tuesday was Australia Day, so that was my excuse for not publishing my own weekly blog post. This week I was going to break down SHERLOCK HOLMES...
POSTED IN Featured, Guest Contributions, Pitching & Selling ON Jan 29, 2010
Agents: Some Fine Print
A few people responded with valid comments to our last article on agents. Rather than a lengthy response in the comments, here are some thoughts on...
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For many, music stimulates the Muse. Do you have music in the background (or foreground) while writing? Or are you...
Flashbacks are Your Friend.
posted on: Jan 24, 2010 | author: Mystery Man
So, the question – what is the point and purpose of a flashback? A flashback is usually a revelation of character, is it not? It shows us something...
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