I write the above words to confirm that I should use all present tense, that is, simple present, present perfect, continuous, etc. But one more thing, if I use all present tense, this cannot show the sequential order of actions. @andybaterdene I mean it’s not a real story, and t...
I can’t think that vague advice that would have insulted my intelligence in middle or high school would be a boon for writers in middle or high school now.
I can only say, if like me you admire human independence and have a belief that each of us are sovereign individuals and that the greatest joy can be found in seeing something admirable, reward yourself with a few hours of pleasure. Buy the real book .. read … enjoy. ~ Garrett Seinen...
I am thrilled to know that my new poetry collection (my 10th book) was accepted to be published in 2025 by Frontenac Press. Dr. Micheline Maylor-Kovitz (former Calgary poet laureate and a fine poet/editor) will be my editor. I am very much looking forward to working with her! Two es...
The adapted screenplay category has an “Oppenheimer”/”Barbie” faceoff that I suspect will be won by “Oppenheimer” (though I’d love to see “American Fiction” sneak in), and original screenplay is anyone’s guess but my hope is that “Past Lives” prevails. ...
So I started out just loving the sound of language and wanting to be a poet and then somewhere around eleven or ten, someone gave me a book of short stories by Hemingway, and I was in New York City. I’m just a little kid, you know, in New York City. I loved the country. I ...
The film is significant for its uncommon cinematographic devices, outstanding screenplay, and the genius acting of the world-famous cinema stars. The work of the talented production team was marked by numerous nominations and awards.“Birdman” is a story of a former Hollywood star, Riggan ...
15 Beats to Blake Snyder’s Screenplay Beat Sheet http://www.blakesnyder.com/tools/ The Opening Image(page 1) – Every film should open with a powerhouse opening scene to hook the audience, stop them eating popcorn for a while and settle them in their seats. For acti...
Instead of reacting, I was trying to be an author and write from the ground up. Why does writing from the ground up, make us so grumpy? When you sit down to create a new course, or write a book, or screenplay, there's an enormous amount of an uphill climb. It is because you'...
The winner of a Best Original Screenplay Oscar, The Crying Game opens with the kidnapping of a British solider, played by Forest Whitaker, by members of the IRA. Before he's killed, the British soldier bonds with Fergus, played by sad-eyed Stephen Rea, even though Fergus is supposed to ...