Movie Making: Wordplay - Best Independent Scriptwriting Site I Know of…
August 29, 2008
A lifetime ago, when I was living in Hollywood and the internet was still young I spent a great deal of time at Wordplay for one reason: it’s excellent material.
The best scriptwriter I know of, and she is because she’s honest and not just brilliant is Max Adams. Max just tells it like it is. Well, Wordplay is like Max Adams, screenwriters in their own words sharing the benefit of their experience and it’s excellent. Read more
The Points of the Creative Artists’ Code: Twenty-four - You are not the viewpoint
June 27, 2008
It’s the simple things we remember to forget, and we should not. Of course, there are times when we simply don’t realize that there are simple things to know that precede all other forms, we’re usually in such a rush to know the cream, that we ignore the fundamentals that resolve all things.
The Points of the Creative Artists’ Code: Twenty-three - The Search for Unique Viewpoints
June 20, 2008
What makes up a viewpoint? And where do you find a unique viewpoint? Even more importantly, how can you generate unique viewpoints that set you apart as one who offers fresh insight to topics that may be as ancient as humankind?
The Points of the Creative Artists’ Code: Twenty-two - Persistence
June 13, 2008
The art & entertainment industry is the business that wastes more talent than it should. Discouragement comes in so many forms from the economic to the harsh and destructive critique of those who cannot see that sustaining the determination to succeed, to complete one good work, let alone many, demands much of any human being. This article looks at the quality of persistence, and its role in helping us continue to strive.
The Points of the Creative Artists’ Code: Twenty-one - Never throw your work away
June 6, 2008
It’s tempting to toss ideas that don’t seem to have any merit away. But they did have merit at one point in time. Our failures are the best place to learn and they have additional value, this short article is about recognizing that value.
The Points of the Creative Artists’ Code: Twenty - Create what interests and inspires you
May 30, 2008
In this particular Code Point Article NDK looks at an aspect of creativity that is often missed and thus leads to creative blocks that appear to be unresolvable. Along with an examination of this particular idea that looks at the role of interest and passion, NDK Creative Artist also examines some of the other creative pressures that cause blocks, sap creativity, and leave one perplexed, puzzled and unable to produce.
