LOS ANGELES, CA – October 8th, 2014 – Eric Edson, author of the scriptwriting book The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, announced the winner of the September Log Line Challenge today. Every month, scriptwriters have an opportunity to win a signed copy of The Story Solution by entering the Log Line Challenge on the Fan…
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 15th, 2014 – Eric Edson, author of the scriptwriting book The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, announced the winner of the August Log Line Challenge today. Every month, scriptwriters have an opportunity to win a signed copy of The Story Solution by entering the Log Line Challenge on the Fan…
We have spent a fair amount of time highlighting the work of artists and the impact they have made on the art world as a whole, but there is another type of art professional who is constantly leaving their mark on the art world as well – art professors. In many cases, these people are…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 27, 2014, Los Angeles CA: When writing screenplays, all aspiring screenwriters face a challenge in building their hero’s journey large enough to fill the big screen. Authors who want to gain those skills necessary for mastering movie storytelling should attend Eric Edson’s classes on screenplay writing at the upcoming Story Expo. Accomplished screenwriter, professor and author of the best-selling…
LIKE THE STORY SOLUTION ON FACEBOOK FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A SIGNED COPY OF THE STORY SOLUTION SCREENWRITING BOOK FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 5th, 2014, Santa Barbara, CA): Beginning today throughout the month of June, Eric Edson, author of The Story Solution is holding a contest for an opportunity to win a signed copy of *The Story Solution*…
When I teach about writing a movie script, I advise students that it takes real work to become a great screenplay writer who makes characters come alive. In my book, The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, I discuss writing screenplays that use Hero Goal Sequences® to create dynamic heroes, but a…
Screenwriting Motivation & Tips for Aspiring Screenwriters If you are an aspiring screenwriter who has run into a bit of a slump during the winter, use the bold advances of spring to kick your screenwriting into gear. Flowers and trees can lie dormant for months at a time, and then they burst forth in a…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Los Angeles, CA – April 17th, 2014. Eric Edson recently contributed as a writer on the “NOW WRITE!: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror” book series, edited by Laurie Lamson. The “NOW WRITE!” books have been heralded as an invaluable resource for accomplished and aspiring screenwriters and novelists seeking to write a screenplay. The book is currently…
Dear Friends, Aspiring screenwriters must accustom themselves to looking everywhere for inspiration when it comes to developing a believable story arc for their hero. What are the qualities that make a hero heroic, and how can you create a persona that takes on a life of its own beyond the story itself? The yearly over-the-top observation of…
So let’s say that you followed all of the advice in my book, The Story Solution: 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take, and have actually written the great American screenplay. Now how do you go about getting the attention of producers, agents and investors who can help transform that screenplay into a big screen success? One…
Dear Friends, Use Valentine’s Day to Inspire Your Hero’s Actions Valentine’s Day is so full of love and thoughtfulness that you can hardly turn around without hearing about some grand heroic act someone has committed for a loved one. Today’s media-genic heroes are saving lives, donating organs, stopping people from committing suicide, and rescuing babies…
Written by Jeff Peters Writing is an essential skill, but it’s one that many people don’t cultivate. Fortunately, there are a few simple things that an individual can do every day to strengthen their writing skills, from reading to discontinuing the use of spellcheck. These minor lifestyle changes can help you become a better writer: 1….
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