Every writer these days has to tell a zombie story. It's the rules. That kind of thing is insanely popular, and there are a lot of different books, movies, tv shows, etc. that have characters running the zombie gamut. So, even though it's usually a solid financial idea to jump on creative bandwagons (I hear there's this thing called economics [which I do not condone], a field containing buzzwords like "supply," and even "demand"), it's important to differentiate yourself, les

Getting work done can be a problem for creatives. We don't see the world in the same way that others do. Even so, we generally want to be paid for exercising our talents. The challenge is producing consistently and efficiently. Beyond that -- getting a book deal or screenplay option on your first try is a great way to make a living. But for most of us, the grind is waiting just beyond the horizon. And beyond tomorrow's horizon -- more grind. Here's a trick I've used su

When I talk to my writer friends, we discuss popular books and movies, nerd culture, and a variety of things related to the elements that make up a good story. Inevitably though, the topic of confidence comes up in one way or another down the line. Today I talked with a screenwriter friend of mine who's just finished the third draft of a pilot he's been working on. I read over it recently, and despite my initial doubts about the setting, I have to say that I was pretty imp