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When divine intervention is essential to a story, such as your story of Abraham, how do you deal with the deus ex machina problem? Must you treat God as a character?

When divine intervention is essential to a story, such as your story of Abraham, how do you deal with the deus ex machina problem? Must you treat God as a character?

Oct 18, 2013 - 12:00 AM

In a historical fiction drama that spans 5 decades, how can I keep the audience engaged without over-saturating crisis or climax?

In a historical fiction drama that spans 5 decades, how can I keep the audience engaged without over-saturating crisis or climax?

Oct 17, 2013 - 12:00 AM

Do you have any tips on what should go into good science fiction fantasy?

Do you have any tips on what should go into good science fiction fantasy?

Oct 16, 2013 - 12:00 AM

If dramatic irony in letting an audience know something bad will happen to a character introduces dread, what do you get when you show them that something good will happen?

If dramatic irony in letting an audience know something bad will happen to a character introduces dread, what do you get when you show them that something good will happen?

Oct 15, 2013 - 12:00 AM

I’m directing “The Cripple of Inishmaan” by Martin McDonagh, but I feel a little clueless about it. Do you have any tips?

I’m directing “The Cripple of Inishmaan” by Martin McDonagh, but I feel a little clueless about it. Do you have any tips?

Oct 14, 2013 - 12:00 AM

When entering festivals, do you have to make a non-classical designed story to get your break?

When entering festivals, do you have to make a non-classical designed story to get your break?

Oct 11, 2013 - 12:00 AM

How does one go about learning how to create a “Story Bible” for a long-form work such as a TV series? Are there books available?

How does one go about learning how to create a “Story Bible” for a long-form work such as a TV series? Are there books available?

Oct 10, 2013 - 12:00 AM

In terms of Clint Eastwood’s character in “Unforgiven,” is the movie a redemption plot, a degeneration plot, or just Clint Eastwood being more violent than the antagonist?

In terms of Clint Eastwood’s character in “Unforgiven,” is the movie a redemption plot, a degeneration plot, or just Clint Eastwood being more violent than the antagonist?

Oct 09, 2013 - 12:00 AM

You say that dialogue is the least important part of screenwriting and should be left for last. Are there exceptions to this rule?

You say that dialogue is the least important part of screenwriting and should be left for last. Are there exceptions to this rule?

Oct 08, 2013 - 12:00 AM

In writing for TV, do you adhere to the same principles as for film, but in a more condensed version?

In writing for TV, do you adhere to the same principles as for film, but in a more condensed version?

Oct 07, 2013 - 12:00 AM

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