Month: June 2020

Originally posted on Crime/Mystery Film & Writing Festival:
Of all the Hollywood folks who have Gone Too Soon, one that may not immediately spring to mind is Irving G. Thalberg. You might recognize his name from the award occasionally handed out at the Oscars to purveyors of fine films. Past recipients include Alfred Hitchcock,…

Originally posted on Crime/Mystery Film & Writing Festival:
David Farland’s Writing Tips: Opening Well There’s a list of things that you need to open a story. In fact, depending upon the author you talk to, there are dozens of different lists. For example, one editor I respect recently suggested that in the opening, you…