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NEW STUFF: "7 Qualities of the Conscious Writer" Poster 18x24"—Printable PDF suitable for framing and hanging ... a nice visual reminding you what it means to be a writer who "knows thyself" :) CHECK IT OUT

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COME READ ME: My latest in Script Magazine—Are There Story Rules?—I know I know ... but before you roll you writer eyes... read :) It kinda makes sense :)
https://scriptmag.com/screenplays/are-there-story-rules

Are There Story Rules? Besides the technical rules pertaining to things like grammar, spelling, and rhetoric, here are 7 essential rules that are crucial for the function of storytelling, regardless of cultural or story structural differences (Western vs. Eastern, or other global storytelling approaches).

James Paterson launches a Substack service ... might be worth it ... he's a smart guy and one of the biggest authors on the planet ... and he "gets" screenwriters :)

“Sometimes I’ll sit in on Zoom meetings and the poor screenwriters get pelted with notes,” he said, referring to granular feedback given by producers. “Everybody has opinions and nobody is bashful about sharing them. After ten minutes I start feeling depressed.”

Exclusive | James Patterson Launches on Substack in Search of an Unfiltered Outlet The bestselling author started the ”Hungry Dogs” venture after finding it difficult to get opinion pieces published at major news organizations.