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truby.com

I’m sure it seemed like a great idea at the time. Cross cut between a detective story where a guy digs into the seedy underbelly of Hollywood and the drama of a C-level movie star committing suicide. These are two very different genres that have the potential of getting to the dark side of the American Dream. Some of the greatest movies in film history deal with this theme. But it doesn’t work here. In fact, this story devolves. A quick look at why highlights how important it is to explore your premise thoroughly before you write your script. The first big structural mistake has to do with the detective line. This one doesn’t build its revelations, leading to the biggest reveal of all, who-dunnit. Building revelations are the main reason people go to see detective stories, so that’s a pretty big mistake. The detective in Hollywoodland goes through various scenarios. But about halfway through it becomes clear that his investigation is just one big stall. Without the rewards of ever-bigger reveals, the fuel runs out of the desire line. The result: the audience gets really pissed off. The second structural problem has to do with the second storyline: the drama concerns a person I don’t care about. This guy supposedly commits suicide because he can’t get any parts other than Superman. That’s a drag, no doubt, but Norma Desmond he ain’t. A drama about a personal tragedy has to start with a complex character who has great flaws but also has an heroic quality, even when he’s Willy Loman. The George Reeves character is bland, with little talent. He doesn’t have great flaws. He doesn’t have great strengths. Without a complex character to start with, the drama can’t build as it explores the deeper issue at the hero’s core. So again, the story becomes less, not more, interesting as it proceeds. You can’t make a bigger mistake than that. The third cause of failure has to do with the requirements and expectations of a cross-cut structure. When you do a cross-cut over the course

thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com

It was 5 pm and I just got off a long flight and barely had enough time to change into my “nice” clothes. I rush to the first big film festival I was ever nominated for an award in. That’s when the Fest Director runs up to me and says,…

blog.janicehardy.com

fiction university is a site dedicated to helping writers and authors improve their writing craft and their publishing careers.

storyembers.org

We guide and inspire Christian storytellers to glorify God with excellent craftsmanship.

thenarrativearc.org

Become a better writer today by mastering the techniques of deliberate practice. Learn how to stop procrastinating, write more, and get your work published.

writingforward.com

The Pocket Muse is one of the most delightful writing resources for ideas, inspiration, and writerly wisdom. A great gift for any writer!

ameliahruby.com

This is a transcript of a wonderful conversation I had with my friend Anna on IGTV on March 26, 2021. We talked about self-care as self-forgiveness, holding space for other people’s big feelings, prismatic listening, our fave grounding practices, the codependent, anxiously-attached relationship patt

annawharton.substack.com

an exclusive online creative writing club and community blending our lives, our world and feminist thinking with reflections on writing craft (memoir, non-fiction and fiction) hosted by a sunday times bestselling and orwell prize longlisted author. click to read white ink with anna wharton, a substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

youngartists.co.uk

We run drawing competitions throughout the year for Primary and Secondary Schools in the UK and USA.

journalwithpurpose.co.uk

Journal with Purpose provides inspiration for keeping a beautiful journal, planning out your dreams and celebrating each day.