The Value of a Tagline

A tagline is a single sentence that describes a film or book in a defining way. Choosing a tagline early can help you write your story with the proper tone. When writing a screenplay or a book, one of the first things that a writer may do is create a tagline. This is a single line […]

Three Mistakes in Tone

One of the most common problems I see with new writers is a mistake in tone.  You know what I mean if you’ve ever played in a band.  A new kid comes in, you’re trying to play a song, and he blats out a sour note on a trumpet.  The same thing happens in writing. […]