Peggy Bechko: Pop! Goes the Writing

by Peggy Bechko

popbeatlesposterPOP Goes the Writing

Yep, pop is what you want to add to any story you’re writing. It’s what makes your story stand out. What makes producers and editors take another look and maybe make an offer.

And that’s really cool, but how do you do it? read article

Peggy Bechko: Writers have Problems

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by Peggy Bechko

Writers have problems.

Big surprise, right?

Well, the life of the self-employed and self-motivated can be very much different from going to an office at given hours. Freeing in many senses, but then there are the other problems. read article

Peggy Bechko: Goodreads

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by Peggy Bechko

I really like Goodreads. As a writer it offers lots of opportunities for exposure and interaction with readers, present and future and fans. And as a reader it offers lots of great new possibilities.

So if you haven’t visited before as a writer or a reader my might well say what’s all the excitement about? read article

Peggy Bechko: Hooked From The Beginning

No, not hooked on a feeling. Hooking the audience. Dammit!
No, not hooked on a feeling. Hooking the audience. Dammit!

by Peggy Bechko

AKA The How to Do It Syndrome

Okay writers, listen up.

How many times have you been told you can write a screenplay (or novel or whatever) if you just find the formula and follow the directions? How many times have you read articles and even books on the subject? read article

Peggy Bechko: Rewriting is Hell

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by Peggy Bechko

Rewriting is hell, right?

Nope. Not when you can goose the effectiveness of your writing and create a really outstanding script or manuscript.

Have you heard from a producer, “there’s nothing wrong with your script, it just needs a rewrite.”? read article