It isn’t about violating the law, it’s about, um, erm…principle?
How to Pirate Movies, Music, TV Shows, and Books Without Getting Caught
by Kyle Wagner
Category: Resources
40 years worth of TV writing experience and info, yours for the taking.
You’re Not the Only One Who Feels Crappy Because You Haven’t Found Your Audience Yet
In 3 words: “We all do.” In 3 more words: “Get over it.” In 2 more: “Read this:”
Cheryl Strayed: On “Binge Writing,” Doling Out Advice & Finding Clarity
by Jenn GodboutCheryl Strayed believes she was put on this earth to do one thing: write like a motherf*cker. She wrote through her mother’s death, through a divorce, and through a grueling, 1100-mile hike up the Pacific Crest Trail. Yet, when her 30th birthday arrived before her first book, she felt like a failure. Creation for creation’s sake wasn’t enough. She needed to share her art with the world. She needed to publish.
Today, Strayed is the author of the bestselling memoir Wild and a new book called Tiny Beautiful Things, which collects the best work of her alter ego, advice columnist “Dear Sugar.” I chatted with Strayed about how she finally birthed her first book, what she learned by being “Sugar,” and how we can all use writing as a tool for self-discovery.
Creativity Boosts: Adjusting Your Focus
We’re not sure what the pic has to do with the article, but – we kid you not – this is about writing:
Conquer Big Creative Projects Using Past, Present, and Future Focus
by Elizabeth Grace SaundersIn the past 25 days, I have written five chapters for my first book, which currently stands at 35,554 words of text. This writing has happened around also taking three out-of-town trips, working with clients, writing my newsletter, completing guest posts, giving virtual training courses, keeping in touch with family and friends, and still sleeping an average of 6.5 hours a night…
Joss Whedon’s Guide to Avenging Screenwriting
Yeah, the title’s a stretch, but…you know.
Joss Whedon’s Top 10 Writing Tips
by Catherine BrayJoss Whedon is most famous for creating Buffy the Vampire Slayer, its spin-off Angel and the short-lived but much-loved Firefly series. But the writer and director has also worked unseen as a script doctor on movies ranging from Speed to Toy Story. Here, he shares his tips on the art of screenwriting.
The Book No Writer Should Ever Need…
…Because we’re all so clever already. But just in case:
Insults & Comebacks For All Occasions
Need insults and comebacks? The Lines for All Occasions book Insults & Comebacks is the right choice. Arm yourself with barbs targeting everything from looks to age to intelligence, and you’ll always be ready with an appropriate – or completely inappropriate – comeback.
- Pocket book with one-liners on a variety of topics
- Over 500 insults and comebacks
- Hardcover
- Size: 3-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (8.9 cm x 14.6 cm); 112 pages
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