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What’s in a Title?
A title is a name of a project. So what’s in a name? Marketability. At least, that’s the information I’ve heard in course discussions about what producers look for. The title needs to grab you, be memorable, give you a … Continue reading
A Perk of the Small Screen
A big advantage streaming services have over theatrical release — you don’t need to worry some demonic POS with an assault rife will take out dozens of viewers simply because he doesn’t like the movie.
Time to Reactivate
After a long spell of ignoring this website, I find it may be beneficial to start posting again. Family matters aside, my time has been focused on learning a different style of communication — screenwriting. Maybe I’ve done this the … Continue reading
Insurgent Oaks: the insurrection grows
[This is an update on a blogpost I first posted on the Writer’s Carnival website last August, and posted here last December.] I followed my basic battle plan. As acorns began dropping last September, I collected them in dishpan-sized bins … Continue reading
I Want to Vote for Clinton/Sanders
The way I see it, Progressives could win big with a Clinton/Sanders ticket. Right now, as the people inspired by Bernie Sanders are digging into coin purses and checking under couch cushions to scrape together something to donate to his … Continue reading
Show Me to the Gun Show
by Deanne Gwinn (flash fiction) Hog Glockson ran a polishing cloth along the last long dark barrel to bring out the “this-means-business” gleam. He nudged the semi-automatic slightly so it lined up with the rest of the inventory spread down … Continue reading
The City
Flash fiction by Deanne E. Gwinn (Dedicated to #FormationWeek and City Bloc @bccbloc.) So, there’s this huge plain. Part is desert, part prairie, part hills – you know – some forests here and there, rivers, ocean-front property. It’s a lot … Continue reading
A Christmas Stroll
[flash fiction by Deanne Gwinn] Strolling through town on Christmas Eve, the teachers paused to watch through a window as a family opened gifts. “The star of Bethlehem on their tree makes me think of what I’ve taught,” said Jesus. … Continue reading
ANGRY IVORY
(Flash Fiction by Deanne Gwinn) A Special Report by Jo Farley, cultural correspondent Rose Mae Ling opens her jewelry box to show me a set of exquisitely carved lotus blossom earrings, a gift from her grandparents. The earrings for … Continue reading
In a Xenon World
IN A XENON WORLD (Flash Fiction) I have a spectacular view of the valley. From the veranda of my cabin high above, I can see across to the mountain slopes on the other side, the fringe of green forest near … Continue reading
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