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May 10, 20236 min

How Peter Pan and Wendy captures the essence of story

I had the immense pleasure of watching Peter Pan and Wendy the other Friday when it debuted on Disney+. I wasn’t expecting to like it...

Mar 23, 20235 min

How to craft great dialogue

Confession: I freaking adore Emily Henry’s books. If you haven’t read them, and you enjoy a good romance, I recommend picking one up....

Mar 21, 20234 min

The essential components of scenes

Over the weekend I took my 5-year-old daughter to see her first real play, Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Broadway musical of the...

Mar 16, 20233 min

Why wedding toasts really make us cry

Have you ever gone to a wedding and listened to a toast that really spoke to you or made you feel some powerful emotions? Have you ever...