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.
Applying “Bokeh” to Screenwriting
If we treat “bokeh,” a term used in the world of photography, as a metaphor for narrative, it becomes about focus and depth of field in storytelling.
Write It, Or Don’t. But, Stop Talking About Your “Killer” Idea
If you hate the writing process, then please move on because you will never succeed with just an “idea”.
How To Create A Great Short Film
Once upon a time, a short film was just a stepping stone to something “bigger.” Today? It’s a weapon.
"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?