IWe want to know characters who have to overcome a weakness of character, who have to look deep within themselves to identify an inner flaw. And we don’t want the process to be easy.
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The Tortoise and the Emerging Writer
I’m not sure why, but when I first heard the term “emerging writer,” I immediately conjured up the mental image of a tortoise poking its head out of its shell. On further thought, I think the metaphor holds up pretty well.
New Year’s Irresolutions
We shouldn’t need the beginning of a new calendar year as motivation to get our lives in order. It’s not like we only realise that we’ve been neglecting trying new things, ditching that unsatisfying job, or getting in shape, as the minute and hour hands snap to attention on New Year’s Eve. If we’re honest withContinue reading “New Year’s Irresolutions”
A Writer’s Thoughts – Part 5: It’s Alive!
The whole process of bringing lines to life in the VO recording session reminded me of the importance of keeping in mind where your words are destined to be next in their journey.
A Writer’s Thoughts – Part 4: So Much Time and So Little To Do
I have to prioritise, and I don’t like it. This got me thinking about one of my favourite topics: time. Then I had an existential crisis, so I stopped.