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These dozen stories almost always work in commercial fiction, film & TV. Did I miss any?

1. Rom-Com
2. Road Trip
3. Gotta Sing, Dance, Sport, etc.
4. Rag-Tag Rebels (Scrappy Underdogs)
5. Killing Nazis (Righteous Revenge)
6. Rags to Riches

I ran out of post space; for six more, see
othernetwork.com/2023/08/29/st

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The Detroit Writing Room is an awesome organization that runs all kinds of events and programs for writers of all ages. I'll be doing an interactive workshop for them on WRITING FOR FILM & TV in Detroit, on Thursday, September 28 · 7 - 9pm EDT - detroitwritingroom.com/events

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Greg Miller · @gregmillerwrites
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Disappointed with your 1st draft? Console yourself with this, from Thomas Edison:

"I was always afraid of things that worked the first time."






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Greg Miller · @gregmillerwrites
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GREG MILLER - Author & Writing Coach - The Shaula Evans Comedy Punch-Up Method (from the Blacklist)

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This might not help, but it wouldn't hurt:
The Shaula Evans Comedy Punch-Up Method (from the Blacklist)
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@scifijack
Also:

"Writing is like heading our over the open sea in a small boat. It helps if you have a plan and a course laid out."
- John Gardner





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Greg Miller · @gregmillerwrites
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7 & 8

My stages:

1. Ideas & research – LOVE: Blue sky!

2. Outlining – LOVE: Big picture!

3. Rough Drafting – LOVE: Immersion & discovery!

4. Notes & feedback – LOVE: Unexpected revelations!

5. Editing & rewriting – LIKE: Fine tuning

6. Agent & publisher, and/or distribution & marketing – ACCEPT: Reality


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"We figured out there were only three kinds of scenes in the world -- fights, seductions, and negotiations."
Mike Nichols on wisdom acquired writing & performing with comic genius Elaine May.
I haven't found any others yet!



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Great advice (for a ) from James Thurber:
Don't get it right, just get it written.
Frame is Combination Border No. 119 from Book of Specimens byBarnhart, Bros. & Spindler, Chicago, pub. 1907
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Ruthanne · @ruthannereid
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Want to get past the fear of disapproval?

Want to figure out WHAT isn't working?

Want to grow as an artist?

Learn to do it wrong.

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Ruthanne · @ruthannereid
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It's time to form the habit of creation.

It's time to train your body and brain to show up on command so you can create.

That means it's time to create - even when you don't feel like it.

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Ruthanne · @ruthannereid
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Creative, your brain lies. How do I know it lies?

"You always..."

"You never..."

Imposter syndrome can't just be turned off - but you don't have to let it take root.

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Ruthanne · @ruthannereid
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Are you a fast creator?

Are a slow creator?

As long as you CREATE, it does not matter. All progress is progress, friend.

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Ruthanne · @ruthannereid
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It's easy to get overwhelmed when we think of our art because it's the END goal.

It's the result of hours of work and days of concentration.

You don't have to reach that end goal right now. You only need to take the next bite.

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Ruthanne · @ruthannereid
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I have SO little time today, so you get a montage. Also, goofy music.

Make something new, creatives! I am cheering you on.

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Ruthanne · @ruthannereid
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I know it's scary right now. A.I., about industry changes and gatekeeping all feel overwhelming.

None of that means you can't get your stuff out there.

creative, you will ALWAYS have a way to share your work.

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Ruthanne · @ruthannereid
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You do not have to earn self-care, any more than a plant has to "earn" being watered.

Here's how to manage self-care in a busy, hungry world that wants to eat you, your money, and your time.

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Ruthanne · @ruthannereid
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YouTube - You will heal. #createit22

Creative, sometimes, you've been blocked for so long that trying to make art leaves you feeling physically ill.

You can heal.

You can move past that.

Creating with joy is not out of your reach.

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Greg Miller · @gregmillerwrites
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