THE WRITING HAS MOVED. THE THINKING HASN’T.
I’ve consolidated all of my essays, provocations, practical tools and occasional acts of storytelling heresy into one place: Substack.
It’s now where I explore Storycraft, Pagecraft, narrative design, the creative process, and the strange, difficult, exhilarating work of turning an idea into a story somebody actually wants to experience.
If you’re curious about how stories work — and how yours might work better — come join me there.
Trailer Breakdown: Every Little Thing
Every Little Thing is a documentary that premiered last year, and while it’s not a scripted story, its trailer struck me as one of the clearest examples of how a well-crafted preview can move us.
Trailer Breakdown: Caught Stealing
Today I’m looking at Caught Stealing, a high-stakes crime thriller adapted from Charlie Huston’s novel, and unpacking not just what it shows us, but what it makes us feel.