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Screenwriter Julian Fellowes is the singular voice behind the lush PBS series Downton Abbey. His philosophy is grounded in something less extravagant: believing in yourself as a writer.
By Kinney Littlefield
Published: 1/5/2013

David Simon talks about developing scripts, creating dialogue and why you should look for the bigger meaning in your writing.

By Kinney Littlefield
Published: 11/13/2012
These time-saving strategies will help you manage your workload, minus the frazzle
By Kelly James-Enger
Published: 6/25/2012
Deciding to practice what she preached, this writer strengthened her writing and landed a publisher
By C. Hope Clark
Published: 5/8/2012
A veteran television writer tells how he did just that for an episode of The Wonder Years
By Sy Rosen
Published: 3/27/2012

Drawn largely from recent research in neurology and psychology, here are 20 techniques to get you going

By Luc Reid
Published: 3/23/2012

Always hungry for success, storytellers have latched onto the popularity of zombies. A top practitioner tells you why, and shares tips for putting these ‘mindless monsters’ to work in your writing.

By Jonathan Maberry
Published: 7/22/2011
Turn the problem-solving methods of professional mediators inside out to give your work subtlety and complexity.
By Catherine M. Wallace
Published: 4/4/2011
How can you put online networks to use without creating a monster that consumes your writing time? We survey six writers for effective goals and strategies
By Elfrieda Abbe
Published: 2/8/2011
Why it may benefit you to get out of your comfort zone and write in many genres
By Bharti Kirchner
Published: 6/22/2010
By Alan Gratz
Published: 6/10/2010
A veteran author of a dozen nonfiction books distills the lessons he's learned
By Harvey Rachlin
Published: 6/8/2010
You can borrow from a rich array of director's tools, including panoramic shots, close-ups, detailed physical action and dramatic high points
By Meredith Sue Willis
Published: 4/2/2010
By William Tanner
Published: 1/26/2007
By Barnaby Conrad
Published: 6/14/2006
By Barnaby Conrad
Published: 1/25/2006
Published: 4/1/2004
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