Monthly Archives: July 2012

“Things” as Characters

A writer asks: “My favorite creative writing book is ‘Setting’ by Jack Bickham. Use of setting as primary with characters, plot, theme, mood, etc derived from it and interacting with it seems of particular value in science fiction. Where would … Continue reading

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Using Forewarnings

Whether or not the characters are aware of them, the audience will need to see forewarnings that indicate the approach of the Consequences. Forewarnings describe the kind of items that can be used to indicate approaching Failure. One way to … Continue reading

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The 28 “Magic” Scenes – Part 2

In this class, we extend the concepts of what dramatic elements the 28 magic scenes should contain for your plot by exploring how we can mix-up the order in which these elements are revealed in order to create a more … Continue reading

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Deus ex Machiavelli

“The End” justifies the scenes.

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The 28 “Magic” Scenes – Part 1

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Signposts & Journeys

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Introduction to Premise

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