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Structure Breakdowns: “La La Land”

May 12, 2017

After Moonlight, the only movie we could look at next could be La La Land.   When Director Damien Chazelle first pitched this idea around town, there wasn’t much excitement.  The film initially started as a Sundance Film Festival short and later become the “almost Best Film” at last year’s Oscars.  This movie is a lovely, … More Structure Breakdowns: “La La Land”

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Spine Structure Checklist

March 31, 2017

A Strong Spine  In life a strong spine means a strong body, upright posture and the ability to move with agility and force.  A plot is not all that different.  A strong Story Spine ensures that your plot will move with a forcefulness that compels the reader to stay engaged. Elements of a Story Spine … More Spine Structure Checklist

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