40 TV SHOW BIBLE EXAMPLES TO DOWNLOAD AND STUDY.

All bibles don’t have to be holy ones, but those for television series come close, at least in the eyes of their creators. And while the executives who read them as part of their prep for green-lighting a series may make changes, they expect to see something fresh, new, exciting, and just plain impossible to turn down in their email boxes or on their desks.

Here’s some good advice on how to write your maybe-not-so-sacred manuscript so it zings.

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Cartoon: Openness

TVWriter™’s all-time favorite artist/philosopher, Grant Snider, has a few pretty darn meaningful pictures to share. We love the openness of his POV and believe y’all will too.

See more of Grant Snider’s extraordinary perception of human creativity at Incidental Comics, HERE read article

Herbie J Pilato On “Dr. Kildare” vs. “Ben Casey”

 

by Herbie J Pilato

I pattern my actions and life after what I want. No two people are alike. You might admire attributes in others, but use these only as a guide in improving yourself in your own unique way. I don’t go for carbon copies. Individualism is sacred! — Richard Chamberlain

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Beginner Tips on How to Write and Sell Your Screenplay

It’s always best to start with the basics, and Stage32.Com knows the basics very well indeed.

via Stage32 Blog

What makes a good screenplay? This is one of the most important questions that an artist needs to be aware of every single day. In coming up with the best work of art, it is important to note that instead of relying on the meta aspects of essential tips of writing a good screenplay, hence for effectiveness, a better focus on the concept of the story structure is essential. read article

Larry Brody: Live! From Paradise! #88 – “Cloudcreek’s New Gym”

THE USUAL NOTE FROM LB: From the summer of 2002 to  the spring of 2010, Gwen the Beautiful and I were the proud and often exhausted owners of a beautiful Ozarks property we called Cloud Creek Ranch.

In many ways, the ranch was paradise. But it was a paradise with a price that started going up before we even knew it existed. Here’s another Monday musing about our adventure and the lessons we learned.

Oh, and if y’all detect any irony, please believe me when I say it comes straight from the universe and not your kindly Uncle Larry B. read article