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I felt that the voiceover in “A River Runs Through It” did not work very well, but I thought I heard you say that it did work well. How do you feel about it?

I felt that the voiceover in “A River Runs Through It” did not work very well, but I thought I heard you say that it did work well. How do you feel about it?

Dec 30, 2011 - 12:00 AM

If the inciting incident is the death of a loved one, can the protagonist’s object of desire be to get that person back?

If the inciting incident is the death of a loved one, can the protagonist’s object of desire be to get that person back?

Dec 29, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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As a casting director I wonder, how can a film turn out so different from the script or shooting draft?

As a casting director I wonder, how can a film turn out so different from the script or shooting draft?

Dec 28, 2011 - 12:00 AM

How come in so many romance stories the writer chooses people having an affair as romantic?

How come in so many romance stories the writer chooses people having an affair as romantic?

Dec 27, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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How do you think that Story is being effectively represented or not effectively represented in key art (artwork for posters, DVD covers, etc.)?

How do you think that Story is being effectively represented or not effectively represented in key art (artwork for posters, DVD covers, etc.)?

Dec 26, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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You have said that it is important for the ending to surprise you. Once you discover your ending, should you go back and make sure you have written the correct value changes throughout the story?

You have said that it is important for the ending to surprise you. Once you discover your ending, should you go back and make sure you have written the correct value changes throughout the story?

Dec 23, 2011 - 12:00 AM

You have said that the controlling idea must be something that you believe to be true. Could it ever be something more aspirational in nature?

You have said that the controlling idea must be something that you believe to be true. Could it ever be something more aspirational in nature?

Dec 22, 2011 - 12:00 AM

If stories are metaphors for life, and it keeps getting harder to make sense of the world which keeps getting faster and crazier, how does a writer make sense out of even a story that he creates?

If stories are metaphors for life, and it keeps getting harder to make sense of the world which keeps getting faster and crazier, how does a writer make sense out of even a story that he creates?

Dec 21, 2011 - 12:00 AM

How do you choose between making a multi-plot story and a story with a central spine but lots of subplots?

How do you choose between making a multi-plot story and a story with a central spine but lots of subplots?

Dec 20, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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When wanting to keep the world really small, do you find it best to limit yourself in terms of time to keep it as tight as possible?

When wanting to keep the world really small, do you find it best to limit yourself in terms of time to keep it as tight as possible?

Dec 19, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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