The Buzz

INTERVIEWS

Interview with Marilyn, Devo and Elizabeth about how creating your main character is much like entering a long-term relationship

Dating Your Character: Three Women Demystify Writing for Hollywood in New Book

Interview with Marilyn and Elizabeth about DYC

A write-up of Marilyn’s Interview at Emerson Screenwriting Program’s Industry Night where she discussed the benefits of writing specs for TV versus Film.

Movies Matter

Dave Watson interviews Marilyn about women & box office returns,

ARTICLES

Marilyn & Devo explore the enduring influence of Shelley’s Frankenstein, and offer advice on bringing both the creator and created character types to life.

Your Questions Answered

Devo answers reader questions about flashbacks, narrative voice, the fourth wall, foreshadowing, and confrontation vs. resolution.

Elizabeth reviews “The Circle”.

Spotlight on Truth in Storytelling

Elizabeth’s review of “Spotlight” looks at the very nature of storytelling.

An Autopsy of Hologram for the King

Elizabeth’s review of “Hologram for the King” focuses on  redemption.

Open Friendships

Marilyn reflects on how friendship can outlast love.

Diversity… More than a Buzzword

Marilyn shares how a longing for foreign intrigue, adventure, and exotic cultures has remained with her for her whole life.

BLOGS

Bridging Your Script’s Communication “Gap”

Elizabeth’s Stairway Press blog post about creating space in drama for action to occur.

Spring for Writers:  Recycle, Reuse, Rebirth…

Devo’s advice on decluttering your mind to make room for new creative ideas.

Pregnant Pause – Using Vacation Time to Get (a Hit Like) Knocked Up

Devo’s thoughts on how taking a break from writing can fertilize us with new ideas.

Other Writers [Bloggers] who “date” their characters:

Brianne Toma Blog
Go Teen Writers

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