The Gold Rush (1925)

The Gold Rush (1925)

by | Sep 23, 2017

A likeable prospector in the Klondike Gold Rush attempts to survive the elements and pursue love. Medium: Film Writer(s): Charles Chaplin Director: Charles Chaplin Production Co.(s): Charles Chaplin Productions Members-only Content This article is available only to...
Noontime in the Garden of Characters

Noontime in the Garden of Characters

by | Jul 7, 2017

When you get the idea for a story, characters may come calling in droves, begging to be let in and put to work. The question is: How do you identify which one is the main character—and who is her supporting staff? Finding and Supporting Your Main Character It's not...
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

by | Jun 9, 2017

A young man from the slums of Mumbai attempts to achieve the life that he feels destined to live with the girl whose love he feels destined to share. Medium: Film Writer(s): Simon Beaufoy Director(s): Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan Production Co.(s): Celador Films,...
Stories from Idioms | Numbers

Stories from Idioms | Numbers

by | Apr 14, 2017

Some idioms contain a quality or value that can provide an easily extractable basis for a story theme. But even those that are merely descriptors can serve as excellent story starters if you know how to find them. Members-only Content This article is available only to...
Alien (1979)

Alien (1979)

by | Mar 26, 2017

A crew member returning home to Earth on an interplanetary mining vessel attempts to rid the vessel of a vicious alien creature that has inadvertently been brought on board. Medium: Film Writer(s): Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett Director: Ridley Scott Production Co.(s):...