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Tag: Spec Scriptacular Contest
Tolkien’s 10 Tips for Writers
Yeah, we know J.R.R. didn’t write TV. And he’s dead. But we found this great infographic on Essaymama.Com and just have to pass it on to you:
Herbie J Pilato: Is It Happening or Has It Happened? News or Entertainment? Fast or Faster? Aargh!
by Herbie J Pilato
Reality shows, scripted TV, talk shows, documentaries, and infomercials.
You never know which you’re watching anymore these days. Everything seems to be almost a blur, with each form melding into the other. Many television programs today are presented at such a hectic pace, in execution and as well as from an organic standpoint within their “premise,” segment, or episode; be they a sitcom, drama, TV-movie, mini-series, news or magazine show, on either broadcast or cable television.
A prime example of this development takes place on the talk show.
Research Tools Every Writer Needs
TVWriter™ has found a new website that we think every writer should know about. It’s called Aerogramme Writers’ Studio (no, we don’t know why – yet), and it’s chock full of info like this:
by Kelly Gardiner
‘Do research. Feed your talent. Research not only wins the war on cliché, it’s the key to victory over fear and its cousin, depression.’ – Robert McKee, Story
BEGIN WITH ACTION
A quick tip from an author to be respected:
by Rita Karnopp
Everyone says to begin at the beginning – but don’t forget – begin with action. You must grab an editor or agent within the first two sentences of your manuscript, then within the first one thousand words.
Make the ‘reader’ care immediately about your character(s) giving them challenges, personality, temperament, a defect or two, and of course assets.