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Two Troubling Screenwriter Tropes that Ruin Movies & John Steinbeck Writing Advice on Being Stuck (opens the original)
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Today’s Contents:Writer’s Quote: John Steinbeck on what to do when you’re stuck—and why I disagree.Two Troubling Screenwriter Tropes that Ruin Movies: The alcoholic protagonist is meant to show character depth, but it’s such a cliche it only shows the writer’s shallowness. The film that opens with a woman running in terror through the woods while being chased makes me want to walk out or change the channel. 5 Resources for Writers: Good stuff for writers.
Earth Angel: Chapter 21 (Bathroom sex and a eureka moment.) (opens the original)
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While having sex with David, Season tries to decode the kidnappers note. Multitasking.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="826" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nhRh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_aut
Why Brenda Shaughnessy’s Poem "I’m Over the Moon" Is So Damn Good (opens the original)
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Today’s newsletter contains only one item: an analysis of a 42-line poem by award-winning poet Brenda Shaughnessy. The poem is a dynamic exploration of our destructive notions of romantic love.Subscribe now<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uyyw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fima
Earth Angel: 20 (The safe is opened and secrets are revealed.) (opens the original)
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The kidnapper leaves clues that Season can’t crack.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="605.096875" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AMQx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progr
My Vacation Break & Liam Neeson as the Easter Bunny (opens the original)
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Hi Readers,I’m taking my first vacation week from this Substack since starting it several years ago. My wildest fantasy is that many of you will feel the gaping hole in your heart and brain and, out of gratitude, immediately become a paid subscriber. We’ll see.I don’t want to leave with nothing, so here’s one of my favorite videos: Liam Neeson auditioning to play the Easter Bunny.Support this Substack by becoming a paid subscriber. Or els
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