Natalie Portman won the Golden Globe for her performance in the Black Swan. It’s a riveting tale about a ballerina who wins the coveted role in Swan Lake, but she slowly lose her mind and becomes the Black Swan, the White Swan’s evil twin. Is this movie based on an […]
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Different Writing Styles Can Take Your Freelance Writing to the Next Level
The voices in my head are getting louder! As a freelance writer, I sometimes think that writing in the same voice, style, and tone can become boring. It’s refreshing to write in a different style, tone, or voice because it stretches you as a writer. In fact, if you want […]
Pesky Homophones Can Wreak Havoc on Your Writing
Even the best freelance writers make spelling mistakes, especially when it comes to words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Yes, homophones can drive you crazy if you let them. You can spend hours proofreading your work but still glance over a spelling error. It happens, don’t sweat […]
8 Tips to Sharpening Your Creative Thinking
When it comes to creative thinking, some writers may feel they’re tapped out! If you put pressure on yourself to be creative, you’ll only stifle your creativity. Relax into it and write down whatever enters your mind. Forcing creative thinking will only push it away from you and keep you […]
Enter Your Screenplay into a Contest
If you’re an aspiring screenwriter, you may want to enter your screenplay into a contest. Yes, you may have to pay for some of the contests but they could be worth it if you end up selling your screenplay. Get your sunglasses ready because the glare from the Hollywood sign […]
Find Inspiration within Writing Groups
Most writers dream of writing the great American novel. This takes time, dedication, and perseverance. You may want to write a money-making novel before you attempt to write the great American novel. Writing groups will help you stay the course and finish your novel, eBook, memoir, screenplay, teleplay, play, or […]
Screenwriters Learn How to Speak to Investors
Many screenwriters would like to see their work produced. However, they may not have the funds and require an investor to back them. This can be tricky because most screenwriters are not business people and don’t understand how investors think and work. It’s best to know what you’re up against […]