Welcome back! It's time for the second lesson in the how-to write series. This week we are looking at the opening image, the first beat in your story. You can find some great info and graphics here, at the Save The Cat website that can help if you feel lost. If you haven't visited yet, …
Author: Amy (A.R.) Rivera
I write screenplays. I read constantly. I relate to all things awkward.
Masters in English and Creative Writing. Running my race and keeping the faith.
How-To Write Lesson 1: Narrative
What is a story? In the simplest of terms, a story is anything told. The Oxford English Dictionary defines story as “An account of a series of events, facts, etc., given in order and with the establishing of connections between them; a narration, a story, an account” (“narrative”). When we tell a story, we are …
How-To Write: a series
Many of you that follow this blog have done so because of the resources and writing advice. My content of late has been all-over the map, but that has been more about building my portfolio than anything else. Apparently prospective employers want to see a variety of content. But I want to make it up …
How-To Be An Informed Voter
Vote responsibly by getting informed. Our nation is facing important issues and finding out exactly what they are, without the bias is our most basic responsibility as Americans
Amazing Mexican Food
I found an amazing channel that helps me cook authentic Mexican food! You know I have to shout about the thing I love...
How-To Study: studying for pros
Make the most of your study-time. Learn faster and better with THESE helpful techniques
How-To Write an Essay
School is hard. So is writing. But it doesn't have to be. From elementary to graduate school, if you are a student, then you know that writing a strong essay is key to succeeding. Why Writing? Here in California (and across the country) there's this little method schools use called "writing across the curriculum." That …
Resources for Writers
I don't know about you, but I have been spending my time trying to catch up on writing. Usually, my writing is in the form of novels, but I am still learning as much as I can about the art of screenwriting. And you know what I've learned? Even if a writer is not interested …
Formatting Cheat Sheet for Screenwriters
As you all know, I am in school, chasing a Master's in Creative Writing and English, but the focus of my degree (and my writing passion) is screenwriting. I just finished my fourth screenwriting course (three were for the BA degree), and the latest professor of mine provided the class with what she called a …
A Brief Linguistic Exam of ‘A Song Of Ice And Fire’
Because this is the type of stuff you write when you're in a graduate program... George R. R. Martin is the author of the successful fantasy series, A Song of Ice And Fire, which was adapted into the cultural phenomenon known as the HBO series, “Game Of Thrones.” Within the three books to be analyzed …
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