Why Your First Page is Critical
Writing is an art and a craft. If you want to write a novel or screenplay that other people are going to want to…
Keys to Creating a Great Story
John Truby is a Hollywood screenwriting teacher and story consultant who shares many of the beliefs we hold about the process of storytelling and…
One Writers’ Studio Screenwriter’s Inspiring Journey
Many people who take our courses are lawyers, investment bankers or other professionals who have always had that itch to do something creative instead…
The Writers’ Studio Q&A: Krew Boylan
We recently got the chance to chat with the lovely and talented Krew Boylan. Krew has been taking writing courses with us for several…
Trusting the Creative Process
Sarah Wilson recently wrote an insightful column for the Sun-Herald’s Sunday Life magazine about the creative process that mirrors many of our ideas about…
Frequently Asked Questions About Writing
There are a number of writing courses out there. What makes the Writers’ Studio different? There’s an old writing saying: You can’t be taught…
The Power of Structure
Writing a powerful story is a four part process – planning, writing, re-writing and editing. In a recent interview, American screenwriting structure teacher, John…
Six Key Questions to Consider
Bob Mayer is the author of The Fiction Writers’ Toolkit. He has published 30 fiction books and has two million books in print, translated…