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Ian Dawson

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Ian Dawson has been writing his entire life. He started when he was a kid writing puppet shows to perform for his friends and family, then started writing and drawing comic strips as well. Ian has always enjoyed writing stories that are entertaining and fun, which led him to get his BA in Dramatic Art at UC Davis where he wrote and directed a popular comedy play and a variety of short films. Ian also wrote a play that was produced through Sacramento State University and worked at the Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium and Davis Media Access writing and producing content.

Ian later moved to Los Angeles to work on his Masters in Screenwriting at Cal State Northridge. While there he wrote a number of screenplays and interned at Lionsgate a ...more

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Ian Dawson If I get stuck when I'm writing something, I will usually switch gears and start to work on either another project or take a break and take my mind of…moreIf I get stuck when I'm writing something, I will usually switch gears and start to work on either another project or take a break and take my mind off the issue I'm having a problem with. A lot of times taking a break and getting some distance can help clear your head and allow new ideas to pop in that can help you break through any block you may have. I can't tell you how many times I've gone to bed with writer's block and had an idea come to me at 3am. I think it's a good idea to leave a notepad by your bed in case an idea come to you at night that could be the key to unlocking your writer's block.(less)
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Ian Dawson One of the best things about being a writer is that you get to create characters, situations, and dialogue that are uniquely your own. Even if your wr…moreOne of the best things about being a writer is that you get to create characters, situations, and dialogue that are uniquely your own. Even if your writing stories that take place in the real world and not fantasy or sci-fi, you have a great opportunity to create and give readers interesting, dimensional, and fun characters that they will always remember. It's why I love being a writer and I hope it's one of the reasons you are, too.(less)
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Writing Tip of the Week: Finish That Project!

Ah, the frustration of the unfinished manuscript. You started out strong, had a lot of great ideas, and plenty of momentum. And then, suddenly, your enthusiasm began to wane. The ideas came at a slower pace. What was once your newest project stalled and no longer had the life it once had.

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