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.
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.
Embracing The Mess
The myth of the perfect first draft is one of the most damaging lies in all of professional 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”.
