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.
"Good" and "Bad" are Worthless Concepts
All that matters is being effective. That in mind, the natural question is… How does one become an effective ccreenwriter?