Kurt Vonnegut on The Shapes of Stories
Kurt Vonnegut is one of my all time favorite authors. I’m in awe of his ability to communicate volumes in a single sentence. Especially since his sentences are so often funny on top of being so damn...
View Article6 Writing Tips from Jerry Seinfeld
Whether it’s watching re-runs of Seinfeld, videos like this, or his new web-series Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee I just love listening to Seinfeld talk shop and tell jokes. His style comes across...
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How-to: Create Characters That Drive Plot
Find it on AmazonThe Art of Dramatic Writing by Lejos Egri has been a favorite resource of mine for several years. While it is specifically written for playwrights, it’s easy to take the principles...
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Storytelling Advice from the Creators of South Park: The But & Therefore Rule
I look for storytelling advice and wisdom anywhere I can find it. What can I say? I’m utterly fascinated with the human response to stories as well as the human compulsion to create them. In this...
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5 Simple Tips for Telling Better Anecdotal Stories
Stories are the lifeblood of community. They are how we humans have evolved to share our values, contextualize our place in the cosmos, and connect on a deeper level with other human beings. An...
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