Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month I’m addressing a reader’s question about how much (or whether) to plan writing time: “How much should I be...
How Much Should I Plan My Writing Time?
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Sci-Fi Circuit: ‘Needle in a Timestack’
Seven key takeaways from time-travel romance Needle in a Timestack including the art of efficient explainers and universal themes.
Is an MFA Worth It?
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month I’m addressing a reader’s question about whether or not to pursue an advanced writing degree: “Is it...
How Can I Expand My Script?
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month’s question is about fleshing out a story: “My problem is, I grew up writing short stories, and now I am...
How Can I Find the Right Reader for My Script?
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month’s question is about finding the right reader for your script and genre: “Hi, I'd like your advice on how to...
Who Owns the Sequel Rights to My Script?
Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month’s question is about who owns sequel rights to your screenplay and why adding an entertainment lawyer to...
Help! Do I Abandon My Current Script for a New Idea?
Welcome to the next installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month’s question is about whether to abandon a current script in favor of a new idea, or not: “I recently committed...
Do Experts Help or Hinder Writers From Reaching Their Goals?
Welcome to the next installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month's question is about whether or not writing and marketing experts and gurus help writers or just get in the...
How Can I Find an Idea Person for My Story?
Welcome to the next installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month's question is about getting past feeling stumped and how to find an “idea person” to help make that happen: ...
When Should I Give Up On a Script?
Welcome to the next installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month’s question is specifically about finishing, and when — or if — to give up on a project: “How can I deal...
Not Three-Act Enough?
Welcome to the first installment of my new “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month's question is specifically about the three-act structure in screenwriting: "What I'm running into is...
Your Writing Questions, Answered
My new “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag launched this week! As a writing coach, I answer a lot of questions for writers about how to make the work of writing actually happen. As you may already...