1181 Question/Answers
What are some techniques to quickly inspire empathy for characters?
Jul 29, 2011 - 12:00 AM
A number of stories begin with a family moving into a new home, then tragedy ensues. What is the origin of this motif?
Jul 28, 2011 - 12:00 AM
I am currently writing a black comedy. Can you suggest some books that might help?
Jul 27, 2011 - 12:00 AM
Are Americans holding themselves back due to fear of language? Can we as writers change this by not being so terse in dialogue?
Jul 26, 2011 - 12:00 AM
Can you give a definition of immaturity vs. maturity in contrast with meaningfulness vs. meaninglessness?
Jul 25, 2011 - 12:00 AM
Is the problem-solving recipe of "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again" a conspicuous feature of the action genre?
Jul 22, 2011 - 12:00 AM
How can a "small world" work in an epic scale movie, and how might that conflict when expanding the conflict and the story in sequels?
Jul 20, 2011 - 12:00 AM
What is Mr. McKee’s perspective on European filmmaking and why the American audience is not as receptive to European films?
Jul 19, 2011 - 12:00 AM
I am French, English is my second language, how can I compensate and write effective dialogue?
Jul 18, 2011 - 12:00 AM
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