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Neil Chase is a story and writing coach, award-winning screenwriter, actor, and author of the horror-western novel, Iron Dogs. Neil believes that all writers have the potential to create great work. His passion is helping writers find their voice and develop their skills so that they can create stories that are both entertaining and meaningful. If you’re ready to take your writing to the next level, join the email list for writing tips and inspiration!
Hi Reader, Let’s talk about experience. The dictionary definition is "practical contact with and observation of facts or events" - which is another way of saying "familiarity with something from learning about it or doing it". Now, everyone knows experience makes you better. But what does that actually mean for writers? How do you get experience as a writer? How do you get better? Here are the top three ways: Every time you write, you gain experience. Even if it’s messy. Even if it’s bad....
Hi Reader, Be honest with me for a second — how many times have you said: “I’ve got a great idea for a movie… I just haven’t started writing it yet.” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Almost every new writer hits the same roadblocks before they even type “FADE IN.” I should know - it happened to me too! I was nervous to start writing, and when I tried, I quickly gave up. It all seemed beyond me! But I didn't give up. I'll be honest, I think I was just too stubborn to quit. So I read a ton of...
Hi Reader, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this: “I started writing a screenplay… but I never finished it.” And I get it. I’ve been there myself. Before I knew what I was doing, I felt like I was stumbling in the dark - not really know what I was doing, where I was going, or how I was going to get there! And my work - or lack thereof - showed it. But as I studied screenplays and got more real-world experience in the film world, things got easier. I wasn't stumbling blind anymore,...