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Posts Tagged with ‘Screenwriting’

  • Why most people are crap at persuading

    22 May 2020

    This message was intended solely for writers and film-makers, until I realised that pitching and persuading is something that everyone…

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  • Are writing courses worth it?

    23 May 2019

    Are writing courses worth it? The world seems to be full of courses offering to teach you how to write.…

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  • 7 steps that make a satisfying ending

    17 May 2019

    7 steps that make a satisfying ending In 2000 the movie What Lies Beneath opened to mixed reviews. Despite a…

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  • Historical drama on screen – to write or not to write?

    09 Dec 2016

    Historical drama is big in TV and film at the moment, but is it a good idea to write one?…

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  • Launch Party: The fatal flaws of screenwriting, and free drinks

    16 Nov 2014

    If you’re near London on Thursday November 27th, you’re invited to join me for free at the party to launch…

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  • Amber ending: How they could have broken the rules and succeeded

    04 Jul 2014

    Were you made red with range over the ending of the often excellent mini-series Amber – or did you feel it was…

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  • What the World Cup taught me about screenwriting

    04 Jun 2014

    I have to confess: much of what I know about life, let alone screenwriting, has come from football, and in…

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  • Top 5 screenwriting clichés of the year awards

    18 Jan 2014

    The Charles Harris Screen Imitation Gold Wellington Boot Awards for the top screenwriting clichés of the year.

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  • How to express yourself without killing your screenwriting career

    08 Nov 2013

    There's a phrase that's popular among writing courses at the moment - we're all expected to "express ourselves". Self-expression is the thing. And it certainly is, if you want to kill your career stone dead. This article tells you how to deal with big issues and get away with it.

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  • Post-Christmas Tip: Everything counts

    02 Jan 2013

    Aiming to get a little writing done now that the holidays are over – or even a lot of writing…

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