by Katherine Condit | Nov 5, 2015 | Ask the Author, Forum Archives
What is the distinction between the "type of intent" and the "characteristic type of intent"? Started by Katherine Condit on 2015-11-05 at 16:39 I have a question regarding the distinction between the 'type of intent' and the 'characteristic type of intent'. I've...
by Frank Fetters | Jul 21, 2015 | Ask the Author, Forum Archives
If I ever teach a course in creative writing, your textbook will be a necessary, required tool for anyone attempting to take the class. Started by Frank Fetters on 2015-07-21 at 11:43 Roger- I just want to share these thoughts with you: 1. The failure of most creative...
by Frank Fetters | Feb 26, 2015 | Forum Archives, Suggested Stories
Who is the main character in Thornton Wilder's "Our Town"? Started by Frank Fetters on 2015-02-26 at 14:39 Recently, a friend of mine asked me to read a screenplay he had written, and it was his assertion that all the inhabitants of the town who were the screenplay’s...
by Bernard Rice | Jan 21, 2015 | Forum Archives, Thoughts and Tips
I have a conceit I've used on all my full-length plays. I add a page of text at the end that is my commentary on my play. This allows me to to share my vision of a moment or moments. Started by Bernard Rice on 2015-01-21 at 09:54 I have a conceit I've used on all my...
by Bernard Rice | Dec 27, 2014 | Forum Archives, Thoughts and Tips
When writing, I've wrestled with how to focus on some things (like a character) and not others. Recently, I read a writing book that said: The focus will be sharp, not because it is narrow, but because it is specific. Started by Bernard Rice on 2014-12-27 at 08:30 A...
by Bernard Rice | Dec 9, 2014 | Forum Archives, Thoughts and Tips
When and how much should one use parentheticals when writing dialogue in a play? I've always heard that it's overreach to do so, but a mentor of mine has suggested I use more of them. Thoughts? Started by Bernard Rice on 2014-12-09 at 14:57 So... One of my mentors...
