Ornate plot twists and intricate complications ought to do pretty well in a novel. I hope that's the case because I'm throwing everything I've got at the one I'm working on .
Yes, I think novels give more room for complexity - there's no absolute rule, of course. It all depends on that balance of making things clear enough, but not obvious. You'll figure it out as you go, so go for it.
I recently learned a lot and had a lot of fun watching the original series, Dynasty, for the first time. After I watched it, I watched a parody of the making of it (centered around the Shapiros, who created it), which had a lot of the elements of "Screenwriting Hell" in it. It's here at YT. It's called, "Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure." It's hilarious.
Thought about skipping this one, because I'm a novel guy, not a movie guy, but it was worth it just for the Columbo trivia ;) I may be forced to actually read Crime and Punishment now.
If you're a novel guy, then CRIME AND PUNISHMENT would seem like a useful reading assignment! Sometimes plot and simple clear characters are enjoyable but shallow. Dostoevsky is deep and rich but not playing by today's rules. It's from another century and another world - but there's a lot to learn about portraying the inner state of your characters, and taking your time with the psychology of a situation even if it's messy and disturbing.
Sorry I missed the live! Watching it now, awesome content as always!! Thanks, Glenn!!! :)
Thank you!
I'm sorry I missed the livestream, but the replay was still riveting. A professional comedian couldn't have written funnier notes for Columbo.
I agree!
Ornate plot twists and intricate complications ought to do pretty well in a novel. I hope that's the case because I'm throwing everything I've got at the one I'm working on .
Yes, I think novels give more room for complexity - there's no absolute rule, of course. It all depends on that balance of making things clear enough, but not obvious. You'll figure it out as you go, so go for it.
I recently learned a lot and had a lot of fun watching the original series, Dynasty, for the first time. After I watched it, I watched a parody of the making of it (centered around the Shapiros, who created it), which had a lot of the elements of "Screenwriting Hell" in it. It's here at YT. It's called, "Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure." It's hilarious.
Wonderful, thank you!!
Thought about skipping this one, because I'm a novel guy, not a movie guy, but it was worth it just for the Columbo trivia ;) I may be forced to actually read Crime and Punishment now.
If you're a novel guy, then CRIME AND PUNISHMENT would seem like a useful reading assignment! Sometimes plot and simple clear characters are enjoyable but shallow. Dostoevsky is deep and rich but not playing by today's rules. It's from another century and another world - but there's a lot to learn about portraying the inner state of your characters, and taking your time with the psychology of a situation even if it's messy and disturbing.
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Your guardian angel told my guardian angel so ?
Sorry - I don't know if I understand. Did you have a problem emailing me? I'm at writingforscreens@gmail.com