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Tag: Story Conflict

The Problem With Modern Filmmaking

Posted on 06/07/202211/07/2022 by J.H. Dixon in Essays & Reviews

Cinema is not what it used to be. The problem with modern filmmaking.

Tagged Free Guy, Hobbit, How To Write, Marvel, Memes, Movie Review, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rodger Rabbit, Spiderman, Stakes, Story Conflict, Story Structure, Structure & Plot, Titanic, TV Show Review, Writing Life, Writing TipsLeave a comment

Please Stop Putting Spoilers In Book Blurbs

Posted on 02/02/202020/04/2022 by J.H. Dixon in Essays & Reviews

Whenever I buy a book, I look at the blurb first. Point is - they matter. So, please, can you stop with the spoilers?

Tagged Book Review, Fantasy, Hooking Your Reader, Reading, Story Conflict, Structure & PlotLeave a comment

When Do Writers Go Too Far?

Posted on 22/09/201902/02/2022 by J.H. Dixon in Essays & Reviews

Every writer knows a story needs conflict. Audiences and readers tend to agree, but sometimes conflict can go too far.

Tagged Story Conflict, Structure & Plot, TV Show ReviewLeave a comment

Don’t Worry About ‘Strong Female Characters.’

Posted on 23/09/201707/04/2022 by J.H. Dixon in Writing Tips

In a world where a woman showing her breasts is somehow pro-feminist and anti-feminist at the same time, it’s easy to see why any writer would stress over their female characters.

Tagged Character Development, Disney, Lilo & Stitch, Motivation & Inspiration for Writers, Movie Review, Story ConflictLeave a comment
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