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Communication Skills: We Are Not All Fortunate To Be Able To Talk Fluently

There are many people in the world who have problems with their communication. In this article I concentrate on the specific speech impediment called stuttering.

Screenwriting and The Hero's Journey - First Catharsis

The penultimate stage of the standard Hero's Journey is the Master of the Two Worlds (detailed versions include the Afterlife etc...). This stage can also be called the Final Conflict as it is where the hero conquers his or her outer challenge.

So You Thought that Was Funny, Did You?

In humour, timing is everything - the comment that was funny when you thought of it may not be by the time you come to say it... or just plain wrong.

Screenwriting Forum: Hero's Journey;Should Screenwriting Be A Marathon?

There are two elements ot this: Time Pressure versus Incubation.

Why You Must Be a Story Expert

Stories can change a person’s “frame of view” much more powerfully than dry concepts. Instead of fear-based facts told in conceptual form, you need to offer people a compelling, positive vision for the future told in narrative form—if you want to motivate people to act in new ways. In fact, most people in a leadership role are now expected to know...

Pitching to Reporter vs. Editor

Find out, the most effective print or broadcasting media for your story. Determine how the organization works, who farms out assignments. Every journalist has preferences for receiving news releases and pitches. Knowing the format and method could make a world of difference.

Every Writer Whether A Novel Or An Article Has Their Critics

Most of use writers have our critics and that goes for those who write novels, documentaries, biographies, short stories, poetry, screen plays, news stories or simply articles either on or off line.

Going With The Flow

How to access the deepest wells of creativity on demand.

Screenplay Structure: Hero's Journey and Taxi Driver (1976)

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the Hollywood movies we have deconstructed are based on this template.

Screenplay Movie: Citizen Kane (1941) Deconstructed