[…]be important later. Not always noticed by the characters. Also okay. You can download scripts for free on the Internet that have been out in theaters—good learning. Watch the film along with the script. Huge eye-opener, good exercise. Script writing software: FinalDraft is the industry standard software. Exercise: Find two films you haven’t heard about (from American Film Institute 100), […]
[…]freelance editor is often flexible and highly fulfilling, but it also presents its own challenges. For example, how do you find new clients and manage projects? How do you hone your craft and maximize your productivity? And for beginners, how do you even start out as a freelance editor? All these questions and more will be answered in this workshop […]
[…]provide our membership. They make your dreams possible! These vendors will be located in “The Commons” (first floor, where the registration desk is) for the Friday and Saturday of the conference. Stop by their tables to see what they offer! These vendors will be located in the Center Stage on Friday and Saturday from 4 to 5 pm, after the […]
[…]table faces a window that looks to the east toward the mountains; not only a source of light for his work, but inspiration for his art. His home is just as bright and cheerful as his cartoons, decorated in a vintage fifties’-era style that’s both whimsical and inviting, exactly the sort of home you’d imagine an artist to have. […]
[…]consider the syllabic stresses of your text and how your melody emphasizes certain words. For example, the word “father” is spoken with a stressed first syllable, “FA,” and an unstressed second syllable, “ther.” Different time signatures naturally place stress on particular beats. For instance, a song written in three-quarter time creates a stressed first beat, followed by two unstressed beats. […]
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[…]captivating stories to life for young readers and get a leg up on your own publishing journey. Questions can be submitted ahead of time when you register for the Zoom meeting. Bio: David Miles, along with his wife Stephanie, is the founder of Bushel & Peck, a children’s publisher based in California. In just a few years since launching its […]
[…]It’s amazing to see how not only their stories but their writing skills can completely transform for the better from manuscript to manuscript with just a little guidance! What was the best advice you’ve ever been given in your creative work? I think the best advice I’ve been given has actually been in the example of one of my professors […]
[…]a reason to press forward with increased purpose. Without a goal, we flounder then wallow in the comfortable couch of laziness. Long-term goals are vital to a plot, but short-term goals are the steps to get there. Without them, your story will lag and your audience will drift off to sleep. If you want a title to study, Robison Wells […]
[…]does that mean? Different people might tell you different things, and it might look different for every profession, but for me it means learning about and participating in every area of what you do. As an aspiring writer, I am doing everything I can to learn grammar rules, what makes a good story, how other writers have succeeded and what […]
[…]If it feels light and exciting, I keep it, but if there is any heaviness or dread, it has to go. For example, one year I wanted to pick the word “health” (insert eye roll). I had been studying different kinds of eating plans and spending a fair amount of time at the gym. At the same time battling my […]
[…]or “normal” in this act. When you’re unsure what to write, write about what’s uncomfortable because it’s only when life pushes us out of our comfort zone that we truly learn and grow. Act 3 is your “synthesis” world. If Act 1 was one slice of bread and Act 2 was all the yummy stuff you put on a sandwich, […]