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Wanna Be A More Productive Writer in 2024?
Frustrated by how long it's taking to get that story done?
5 Surefire Ways To Speed Up Your Writing Process.
No hack, silver bullets or magic pills, I'm afraid, just some practical actions you can implement today...
Self-Censoring Your Writing?
I was recently sitting at a small dinner party with friends and the partner of one of them leans over and asks – so how much of your play is autobiographical?
It was in reference to my play "Nicola Cheeseman is Back".
I wasn’t exactly surprised. In fact, I was primed for it because it was not the first time I’d been asked that - and I'm pretty sure it won't be the last.
PODCAST: Overcoming Procrastination – with Kathryn Burnett
Procrastination takes many forms for writers, and it holds us back from writing, publishing and promoting our work.
Kathryn offers practical tips for us all to: Identify the red flags of perfectionism, Uncover how you are procrastinating and then how to deal with this Why self-reflection is so important – ask yourself “Why am I not prioritizing my writing at the moment?” and more!
PODCAST: Bohemiana — with Kathryn Burnett.
George talks to the lovely and talented Kathryn Burnett about what it takes to be an author and screenwriter in New Zealand. This is a wonderful chat with an industry veteran with a lot of excellent advice.
5 Ways to Fight The Guilts
I was in a story lining meeting recently and a colleague referred to needing to deal with “writer guilt” – and I knew exactly what he meant. At least I thought I did…
Why Writers Need to Quit Comparing
I was at the launch of the Auckland Writers Festival recently and as I listened to the EPIC accomplishments of some of the amazing speakers, a little thought unfurled - lady, you really need to up your game…
Embrace Your Inner Sadist + Ramp Up Your Story
Audiences want to see characters suffer, Not because they’re brimming with Schadenfreude but because they are far more interested in watching a character dealing with a difficult situation…
Got a great idea for THE SCREEN? Before you turn that idea into a screenplay - you need to know the basics of docUMENTs!
Got a novel idea? Take our story test and find out if your idea is engaging and if there are any weaknesses lurking.
Wanna Write More? 2 Things You Need to Stop Doing in 2024
Writing A Short Film Script
8 Ways Screenwriters Undermine Their Screenplays
Start Creative Writing…
Resolutions Suck: Set Writing Goals Instead!
Finished Your Screenplay?
Want To Start Writing for Theatre?
Don't Set Your 2024 Writing Goal Just Yet...
How Even the Suckiest Writing Year Can Empower Your 2024!
FREE gems for seasoned and fresh writers
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5 Ways To Be A Better Writer…
How Writers Kill Their Creativity Dead
Wanna Write for TV? 6 Things You Need to Know
The idea of working on a TV show is such an exciting and glamorous notion. In truth, the reality of being a screenwriter is somewhat more, erm, real.
Online Video Workshop Series 2
What’s Your Writing Goal Post Lockdown?
FREE 1HR WORKSHOP WITH Q&A
Is Your Film Idea Cinematic?
FREE 1HR WORKSHOP WITH Q&A
Breaking in as a Screenwriter
5 Ways to Get Feedback on Your Screenplay
Feeling Creatively Unmotivated?
Let's Set Your Post-COVID Writing Goal!
Reasons Why You Shouldn't Give Up On Your Writing Dream
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Best of “this is probably a dumb question but…”
Wanna Slay Some Demons?
Online Video Workshop Series 1 :
APOCOLYPSE VIBES
How Can I Write in an Apocalypse?
Distracted by the Apocalypse?
How to deal with setbacks & disappointment.
Three ways to push yourself creatively…
Show Me a Perfect Writer & I'll Show You a Unicorn.
How Can I Write Right Now?
5 Must-Haves for a Great TV Series!
Your 7-Step Writer Detox
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Why Writers Need to Develop A Thicker Skin…
8 Things Aspiring Screenwriters Really Need to Know
Wanna Write a Screenplay? Here’s how you start…
THE HORROR!
Kathyrn Burnett sat down with multi-award winning horror writer and editor Lee Murray. (Two Bram Stoker awards just saying...)
ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN THE BIG IDEA:
How To Write The Perfect Approach Email
Breaking Out Of That Creative Rut
How to Receive Feedback
Get Your Story Started!
6 Ways to Stop Endlessly Rewriting And Actually Finish!
Want to Hook Your Reader Immediately?
The Things No one Tells New Writers
I just wanted to share my thoughts on how I felt when I saw the post about my play finally opening.
Can't Find Time to Write?
4 Signs Screenwriting Isn't For You…
Can't Finish Your Project?
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