Paula Berinstein
Detail and specificity is everything. That means you will have to become a psychologist, set designer, costumer, architect, film director, and a whole lot of other things you never expected, but it's worth it for the richness you'll bring to your story.
Oh, and pay attention to your timeline. Don't do what I did: have your characters do more in 24 hours than they could possibly do and then have to back up and change everything.
Oh, and pay attention to your timeline. Don't do what I did: have your characters do more in 24 hours than they could possibly do and then have to back up and change everything.
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Paula: This a question I'm asking of several writers, some friends, some strangers... Can you think of a risk you should be taking but are avoiding right now? In your writing life or otherwise? If so, what would you guess is holding you back? Why are you avoiding this risk? What's at stake? Thanks.
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Jun 04, 2015 09:33AM · flag