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Have you noticed our culture’s increasing obsession with identity?
Of course, a sense of identity is necessary for humans; it tells us who we are and where we belong. But due to the rise of virtual r...
Theme is a funny subject because many writers seem to avoid talking about it like the plague. I get it, I used to be like this and still can be sometimes. We feel as though if we dare to discuss what ...
Have you ever toyed with the idea of putting the ultimate plot twist at the end of your story and asking, “What if it turns out it was all a dream?” Or, “What if it turns out this is all just a simula...
Have you ever noticed how many different meanings of plot people use?
Your cousin tells you about a recent film and uses plot to convey it had a lot of action, while you remember your high school tea...
The first time I watched Christopher Nolan’s Memento, I had no idea I was entering a profound and life-changing relationship. I already loved Batman Begins for its dark and psychological approach to a...
You know that old plot-vs-character conundrum: What matters more, character or structure? Do you prefer character- or plot-driven stories? Which one should you focus on?
I’m one of those firm believe...
What to do when you feel your story is too complicated? When you get feedback telling you it’s too complex and you need to “simplify it”?
Today, I want to share a perspective-shifting tip that may he...
Today, I want to talk about one of my favourite aspects of writing - dialogue.
More specifically, I want to focus on something that most playwrights and screenwriters know very well: that dialogue is...
After watching the new season of Borgen, internationally known as Borgen: Power & Glory and Danishly known as Borgen: Riget, Magten og Æren, I decided to share a few thoughts on it. Welcome to Borgen ...
Do you ever find yourself stuck when developing your story’s plot or writing a particular scene because you don’t know what your character will do next? You know they have to do something… but what?
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