Hello writers all:
During the holidays I often find myself thinking about gratitude.
Friendship, appreciation, love… don’t most all of our deepest emotions contain a hefty measure of gratitude? Seems to me gratitude is really life’s secret sauce.
QUESTION: From José V., Las Condes, Chile: “Professor Edson, you say the Adversary needs to be a person. But I’ve read that a lack or need within the Hero or the community can work, too. Is this true?” Hi José, Good question about an essential story element – the Adversary. Yes, there are films that…
Women screenwriters are woefully underrepresented in screenwriting. It’s therefore important to note the incredibly talented women who have made major contributions and led the way in the history of filmmaking. Think about it critically for a moment: can you name any top female screenwriters of the 20th century? Most people can’t—and what an injustice that…
Hello Writers All, So you want to be a writer? Not just any old writer, but a really good one? Desire and passion are the right stuff to help you build your stories. But the number one thing you need to produce in order to become a paid scriptwriting success, no matter how many drafts…
Hello Writers All, We have many reasons to express gratitude during the holiday season, but have you considered all the reasons you’ve got for being grateful you’re a writer? Writing can be a challenging career, with lots of ups and downs. But be it a good writing day or bad — don’t forget to STOP,…
Hello Writers All, Often I’m asked “Eric, how can I find a career as a professional screenwriter?” A fair question. And it deserves a straight answer. So here’s my take. Forging a career as a pro screenwriter is quite simple, actually. There are only three steps required. FIRST, you must find within a smoldering passion…
Hello Writers All, As good ole 2019 comes scampering to a close, it’s well worthwhile for all of us to look back on what we’ve undertaken and accomplished this year as writers. Here is a quick look at some of the highlights for The Story Solution in 2019: We hit AMAZON CHINA’s #1 RANKING for Film and TV books multiple…
Hello Writers All, The first moment it hits you that you might want to write a screenplay, you quickly realize it’s time to get busy learning the elements of screen story structure, character, and scene development. Understanding these concepts is essential for the job. But also, never forget the one basic reason why so many…
Hello Writers All, Happy Holidays to everyone! I am truly grateful for the many students, aspiring screenwriters, novelists and movie buffs that support us in our efforts to provide tips on scriptwriting and novel writing to the widest possible audience. Last week alone we had visitors to the Story Solution website from 22 countries. Good heavens…Thank you all!…
Hello Writers All, I launched my latest CSUN graduate course in screenwriting last night, to a room full of talented and eager students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree. I got home around midnight pretty wiped out… but glowing inside. I enjoy few things more than spending an evening with a bunch of plucky…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 16, 2018, Northridge, CA: Eric Edson, author of The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, will be a guest speaker on the panel “Navigating the Amazon: Building Your Author Platform” at the upcoming Santa Barbara Writers’ Conference. Since 1972, writers from around the world have gathered at this prestigious conference to…
Hello Writers All, Valentine’s Day is upon us, and while love is in the air, you may be thinking about creating some romance in your screenplay, too. It’s interesting that in many of the screenplays I read by newcomers, there’s very little romance, and few romantic relationships to be found. That’s a shame! Including a LOVE…
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