Screenwriting
Emotional Storytelling
Last year I let a screenwriting and producer friend with 30 years of experience read the first draft of…
February 4, 2021-
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseThe Power of Facial Expressions
Facial expressions speak louder than words, and yet, they don’t make a sound. In most cases, faces convey an…
September 17, 2020 -
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Suspense and the Emotional Element
Have you ridden a roller coaster and felt the exhilaration or fear of being tossed about while your feet…
January 17, 2019 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingAdd Some Holiday Sparkle to Your Copywriting
Everything feels magical at the holidays. More smiles. More laughter. More glitter. Here are some ways to sprinkle holiday…
December 27, 2018 -
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Elements of Suspense: Add Tension by Stretching the Moment
Tension is the unresolved conflict in a story that keeps a reader turning pages. All scenes need tension, from…
December 17, 2018 -
Romancing Your StoryDoes ‘Sweet’ Mean Boring?
The first reaction I get when I tell another romance writer that I write sweet love stories is often…
November 23, 2018 -
Copywrite/Advertising
What Aretha Franklin Taught Me about Copywriting
When I heard that Aretha Franklin had passed away, I felt the urge to listen to her hits. After…
August 27, 2018 -
Writer EncouragementBleeding Into your Words
When it comes to writing, wordsmiths sometimes hold back on the deeper emotion. While there are times that works—I…
May 11, 2018
