Posts by RobotNerd
A screenplay can be much less wordy than a short story since the screenplay is not the final product--the film is. I suggest going straight to the script. My problem is that I have very little fr...
I am not aware of any formal guidelines, but here is my subjective take: Continuous: Seems less formal, like what I would expect from an online FAQ/guide. Descriptive: This seems formal, like w...
Your readers will have to relate to the protagonist, even if they disagree with his moral stance and actions. He needs clear goals and obstacles that stand in his way to establish conflict. The s...
The Writing Excuses podcast. These guys cover topics related to composing good narrative fiction. It is by far one of the best resources that I've found.
Here are my reasons: As the author, you are too close to the material. Writing which may seem clear in your mind could be confusing to the audience. Small mistakes in grammar and poorly-worded s...
