Sometimes, a “no” is the best deliverable.
I was approached by a client who was finishing up a non-fiction book. He had a very short deadline — ten days — to get the manuscript to his publisher. And he was up against the wall.
Sometimes, a “no” is the best deliverable.
I was approached by a client who was finishing up a non-fiction book. He had a very short deadline — ten days — to get the manuscript to his publisher. And he was up against the wall.
When I talk to writers about helping with their books, the first thing I always start with is “What draft are you on?” Because there’s a sweet spot where I can add value.
The feedback you get from screenplay contest readers, other writers, and even friends and family will not be consistent. Here’s how to respond.
All the stuff that made your fiction writing awesome, all the flowery language, the detailed descriptions, and lengthy internal dialogues are anathema to the script. So where’s your voice?