- Average Is OverI've distilled everything I know about story analysis into a short eBook. It will be my first Kindle, Amazon, iBooks, Sony Reader, Nook publication. It's priced at $4.99 for an introductory time. Let me know if you'd like to be on the pre-order list. […]Laurie Hutzler
- Literary TattoosI believe fiction is a mirror in which see ourselves-- that is why "author's intent" is never as important as "reader's (or viewer's) perception". […]Laurie Hutzler
- Repetition and ReflectionIt turns out that just putting in hours and hours at your chosen writing work is not enough; the only way to get better is to make sure you’re devoting those hours to what the researchers call “deliberate practice.” […]Laurie Hutzler
- Plot vs. CharacterI believe that if you want your stories to endure, then plot must come from character and not the other way around. I have often said that storytellers are the most powerful people on earth-- because they have the power to move the human heart. There is no greater power on earth. You cannot move hearts by relying on plot mechanics. […]Laurie Hutzler
- The Adventures of Tintin – Another Spielberg MisstepMistaking which character is the protagonist is one of the most common reasons why a film doesn’t work emotionally for the audience. Spielberg should know better. […]Laurie Hutzler
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