The Detective Trap
When I started writing crime and police scripts and novels I received great feedback. They were well written, strongly structured, highly visual. But there was a problem. Once I solved that problem…
Apologies for being unable to complain
I write to apologise for my complete unpreparedness for the current winter weather winge. Owing to my failure to plan ahead, I have had no ability to write letters of complaint or grouse to my…
How to make a drama out of a story
Having a problem writing a drama script? Do you find it’s full of wonderful character development but somehow it just doesn’t come together? Or you like it but your story isn’t getting across to the…
What is it about research?
What is it about research? I know that every minute spent on research is worth an hour doing anything else. Talking to people, in person, on the phone; reading books; checking out web sites; watching…
The Horrific Sentence
You know, I firmly believe that at the heart of many – possibly all – genres there is a single sentence. There is certainly one at the heart of all Horror movies, and I’ll tell…
Avoid the Mistakes Made by Would-be Thriller Screenwriters
I see an enormous number of scripts by writers who want to write thrillers and good on them. It’s a difficult art, but a very marketable one if you get it right. And the sad…
Policeman mistook drink carton for weapon
Yesterday’s Guardian headline: Policeman who hit G20 protester with baton mistook drink carton for weapon… You couldn’t make it up. This is why I love satire but they do make it difficult for us. Check…
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