On this episode we had the privelege of interviewing television writer and novelist Drew Chapman. Drew has been in the screenwriting business for many years. He has written for Disney’s “Pocahontas”, “Iron Man”, “Legends” on the TNT network and has written episodes for many network shows. He is also a novelist and his new seriesContinue reading “New Podcast Up: Screenwriter/Novelist Drew Chapman”
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The Key To Writing Strong Female Characters
I have written a few blog posts about the problem of women being used as objects in fiction, much less film, and as the father of three daughters I find this method of writing about women or the portrayal of women in film disgusting. What I’m writing about here is not “empowerment” or the advocationContinue reading “The Key To Writing Strong Female Characters”
New Podcast Up: NaNoWriMo and Adaptations
On the latest podcast, Ryan and I discuss NaNoWriMo, our experience with it, some advice to those attempting it this year, and the things you need to know before starting on such a complicated endeavor. We also discuss our favorite book adaptations and some that are not our favorites at all. Shame on you, Hollywood.Continue reading “New Podcast Up: NaNoWriMo and Adaptations”
Falkontheorie Gone?
German writer Paul Heyse (1830-1914) based his theory of Falkontheorie on the ninth tale of the fifth day of the Decamaron. The tale is about a man who sacrificed everything for the love of a woman and when he still rejected her he then sacrificed his prize falcon as well, thereby winning her heart. The idea orContinue reading “Falkontheorie Gone?”
Writing Is Hard Work 