Archive for the 'House Of Publishing' Category

Tips for a Terrific Interview

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

As a journalist, the all-important interview is a staple for any good story. Here are five tips to make that interview count:
1) Be on time. Don’t offend your source, or waste his or her time, by showing up late.
2) Be prepared. Research your story and subject thoroughly and re-read your notes and background facts just […]

So You Want To Be A Writer

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Are you crazy? If you’re shaking your head yes, smiling to yourself or laughing aloud, honestly wondering when you will stop talking to the walls in your office on those days that you stare at a blank computer screen for hours hopelessly trying to find a flawless opening sentence for a perfect beginning or a […]

Shoot the Three Act Structure and the Four Act Structure

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Three or Four Act Structure. What the hell is that? Shoot them both, bury them in a shallow grave and let the crows and maggots pick on their rotten bones.
I feel sorry for all the screenwriters or writers out there that have had to sit through the waffle of Three or Four Act Structure and […]