Breaking The Chain of Writer’s Block: Part 1
Breaking The Chain of Writer’s Block: Part 1 By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Your creative brain is like a child. And like any child, it has extraordinary creative capabilities. If you want to remember what it was like to create freely, go to a playground and watch a child play. A child […]
SUPERBAD: The Rules of the Genre
SUPERBAD: The Rules of the Genre By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In parts 1, 2 and 3 of this series, we’ve looked at The Lincoln Lawyer, Win Win, and Away From Her to explore the way real world and imagined rules function in creating the reality of a movie. But, this is just the […]
AWAY FROM HER: Create The Rules That Amplify The Truth
AWAY FROM HER: Create The Rules That Amplify The Truth By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In parts 1 and 2 of this series, I’ve discussed how movies like The Lincoln Lawyer and Win Win take real world rules and dramatize them to create a journey for a character. But what about […]
WIN WIN: Make The Truth Work For You
WIN WIN: Make The Truth Work For You By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] If you read Joe Tiboni’s blog, you may be surprised to discover that the real-life lawyer who inspired Paul Giamatti’s character in Win Win never assumed guardianship of a client (for money or otherwise), never committed a client […]
The Lincoln Lawyer And The Law
The Lincoln Lawyer And The Law By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Here’s a great question I recently received from a student Question: I’m working on a [comedy] script right now about [premise deleted]… and I’m doing a little bit of research on the laws surrounding International Marriage Brokers and Immigration. What’s your […]
The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G
The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] The Vampire Cowboys’ new play, THE INEXPLICABLE REDEMPTION OF AGENT G, is more than just a hilarious genre bending, kick-ass-ninja-stage-fighting, comic book romp. It’s also a profound look at what it means to find and follow your voice as a writer, […]
Revolutionize Your Writing (In Three Letters Or Less)
Revolutionize Your Writing (In Three Letters Or Less) By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Want to revolutionize your writing in three letters or less? Do a hunt through your writing for these three letters: I-N-G. No, I’m not talking about the internet bank. I’m talking about the three letters at the ends of […]
Who Is Steering Your Creative Ship?
Who Is Steering Your Creative Ship? By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] The Captain And The Navigator If you imagine your writing as a ship, then you can think of your subconscious, creative brain as the Captain, and the conscious editing brain as the Navigator. Having a good Navigator is a vital part […]
The Legal Hurdles of Adapting A Novel or Book
The Legal Hurdles of Adapting A Novel or Book By Jacob Krueger [divider type=”thin” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Here’s a question I recently received from a student: The Question: Given that I have very few connections to the industry, how would you best recommend moving forward if I have a novel in mind I’d like […]