Booster Shots for your Search for Story

Things to keep in mind as you plan, draft, revise and dream, in no particular order… because there is no particular order: An “idea” for a story is NOT a story.  Any more than a seed is a tree.  You have lots of watering and fertilizing to do before the seed becomes something that will live. There […]

The Moment That Makes or Breaks Your Story

I’ve been reading a lot of story outlines and summaries lately, as part of my new coaching service (more on that soon).  And I’m noticing something.  Something sad and disturbing. Sad, because the story might otherwise be awesome.  But it isn’t working as well at it could, as it should, because the author doesn’t get […]

When Your Passion Kills Your Plot

 I wanted to call this one, “The Great and Silent Story Killer,” but I chose to put the real two-by-four-between-the-eyes point in the headline instead.  Because passion is an intoxicant.  A promise without a plan.  And its addictive.  It is cheering rather than playing the game.  Good to have, worthless as a story planning asset. […]

More Goodness from Art Holcomb: “Forget Jagger – Learn How to Move Like Sorkin”

I’m a lucky blogger.  When I take a hiatus, which has just about run it’s course, I have folks like Art Holcomb and Jennifer Blanchard (InkyBites) ready to step in.  Here’s another winner from Art, who (like Jennifer) never disappoints.  Back soon.  Larry *****  Forget Jagger – Learn How to Move Like Sorkin A Guest Post from Art Holcomb All […]

How To Become A Badass Creative Writer — a Guest Post…

… by Jennifer Blanchard of InkyBites On StoryFix, Larry is constantly giving you all the information you need to write a badass story: a story that “works,” that shines in all 6 Core Competencies and is publishable. But being a badass creative writer? That takes more than just the ability to write an amazing story. […]