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Your Story Premise Pushed to the Limit – Creating and choosing a high concept that matters to you by Peter Andrews

Nothing ignites a premise like a high concept. Boiling down an idea so it grabs attention and still is accessible has power. From High Noon in space (Outland) to a lawyer who can’t lie (Liar, Liar) to snakes on a plane (Snakes on a Plane) a high concept can build excitement and sell a story. …

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Cures for the Quarantined Muse by Deborah Riley-Magnus

By nature, we writers live in the world of “What If?” What if there was a planet made of only water? Or rubber? Or fire? What if our main character lived in a cave? Had green skin? Walked on all fours? What if the world was dropped into a horrible pandemic and we had to …

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Speaking of Germs by Kaye George

That nasty virus is on our minds so much, it’s hard to think of anything else. At least that’s the way it’s been for me. One great diversionary tactic for me has been getting lost in a story: book, TV show, movie, online series, opera and play broadcasts. To follow a story line, my mind …

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The Best Prompt Is Passion by Peter Andrews

I recently was asked to write a short play inspired by a work of art. I had about 100 works to choose from, and I selected a watercolor that got a gut reaction from me. The story I created was fun and produced a feeling for me that reflected the painting. But I didn’t end …