Q: I can’t identify Jason Bourne’s arc in THE BOURNE IDENTITY. He abhors the realization that he was an assassin working for Treadstone, and he continues to disapprove of his… read more →
Q: I’m an internet marketer, and during your recent webinar with Andre Chaperon, I heard you say that it’s OK to make things up in a speech or a story for… read more →
Q: How do you create tension without resorting to action? A: Tension is actually the antithesis of action. Tension is all about creating anticipation. If your reader or audience anticipate violence, as… read more →
Q: I’m writing a love story and have already developed the hero’s inner motivation and inner conflict, but I’m worried about her visible goal. Is my hero’s desire simply to win… read more →
Q: I am trying to incorporate personal stories into my speeches. But a voice in my head keeps asking, “Why would anyone be interested in hearing YOUR life story –… read more →
Q: Can you describe some of the things writers need to think about in writing a salable story? A: Since my entire career has been built on answering this question for… read more →
Q: What is your best advice for overcoming writer’s block? A: Writer’s block grows out of fear – of never finishing, of your work not being good enough, of leaving your comfort… read more →
Q: I came across your website and read your interesting article “Movies Aren’t Novels”. Reading #10, “When it comes to writing style, a screenwriter’s goal must be to create a movie… read more →
Q: What if I love writing, but really struggle with the sales part, and hate the thought of pitching? A: Of course you struggle. It’s scary and unfamiliar, it’s not… read more →
