It's all about the reader's emotional response to the page.
I'm a screenwriter, instructor, and story consultant who specializes in the reader's emotional response to the written page.
When it comes to teaching screenwriting, my philosophy is simple: the greatness of a movie is judged by the emotional impact it has on its audience. A great movie is produced from a great script. Therefore, a great script is judged by the emotional impact it has on its READER, whether it's an agent, producer, or actor. My focus is to analyze and present the available dramatic techniques that cause the essential storytelling emotions, such as anticipation, tension, empathy, curiosity, interest, and surprise.
Below is a view of what I do when I'm not writing screenplays. Happy browsing!
Books
I've authored two best-selling books: The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters, which is all about the writer's process and developing solid writing habits. The second is Writing For Emotional Impact: Advanced dramatic techniques to attract, engage, and fascinate the reader from beginning to end, which is all about the craft of storytelling. NOW ALSO AVAILABLE AS A PDF eBOOK! INSTANT DOWNLOAD
Classes
Every quarter or so, I teach two classes at the prestigious UCLA Extension's Writer's Program, one online and one on campus, at Writers University online, and every year, I present workshops at the Screenwriting Expo, The Great American Pitchfest, and various writers groups around the country and abroad.
Consulting
As a script doctor and story consultant passionate about great storytelling, I offer affordable consulting services.
DVD's
All ten of my worshops at the Screenwriting Expo were so popular, they put them on DVD for your viewing and learning pleasure. Available individually or as a complete set. Read more...
Articles
Bi-monthly, I write the craft column for Creative Screenwriting magazine.
Writing Goodies
Here you'll find a smogasbord of writing humor, writing quotes, and excuse busters when you feel like not writing. Read more...
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