The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G
The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] The Vampire Cowboys’ new play, THE INEXPLICABLE REDEMPTION OF AGENT G, is more than just a hilarious genre bending, kick-ass-ninja-stage-fighting, comic book romp. It’s also a profound look at what it means to find and follow your voice as a writer, […]
Revolutionize Your Writing (In Three Letters Or Less)
Revolutionize Your Writing (In Three Letters Or Less) By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Want to revolutionize your writing in three letters or less? Do a hunt through your writing for these three letters: I-N-G. No, I’m not talking about the internet bank. I’m talking about the three letters at the ends of […]
Who Is Steering Your Creative Ship?
Who Is Steering Your Creative Ship? By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] The Captain And The Navigator If you imagine your writing as a ship, then you can think of your subconscious, creative brain as the Captain, and the conscious editing brain as the Navigator. Having a good Navigator is a vital part […]
The Legal Hurdles of Adapting A Novel or Book
The Legal Hurdles of Adapting A Novel or Book By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Here’s a question I recently received from a student: The Question: Given that I have very few connections to the industry, how would you best recommend moving forward if I have a novel in mind I’d like […]
Is Your Character An Adjective or a Verb?
It’s no wonder that some of the greatest writers began their careers as actors.
The art of writing and acting have always been profoundly intertwined. That’s because structurally, movies grow out of character. And character is the thing that actors understand best.
So what is character from an actor’s perspective? And how can that help you as a writer?
Got an issue with Robert McKee? Me too.
Don’t throw away the baby with the bath-water. As with any screenwriting book, there are some good things to be discovered in Robert McKee’s “Story”. But there’s also a lot that can be misleading, confusing or even just plain wrong. And for young writers who take his words as gospel, McKee can pose a real danger to finding your voice, truly understanding your character, and discovering the organic structure of your screenplay.
I believe that a big part of that is because McKee teaches screenwriting from a critic’s perspective, rather than that of a writer…