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Blog, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

Writing the Reluctant Protagonist

“My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.”- Ernest […]

Alan WattMay 8, 2024
Blog, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

One True Moment

“Where did that come from?” I believe there is something we writers are collectively seeking. We are all attempting to convey an […]

Alan WattMay 1, 2024
Blog, Inspiration, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

Stay Curious

“The curious are always in some danger. If you are curious, you might never come home.” – Jeanette Winterson When my son […]

Alan WattApril 28, 2024
Blog, Inspiration, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

What Do I Write Next?

Writers frequently come to me and say: “I have three ideas. Which one should I write next?”In the 90-day workshops, one of […]

Alan WattApril 26, 2024
Blog, Dilemma, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

Story is an Argument

(Image from “Big” 1988) Story is an argument. The theme (or dramatic question) is the thesis statement, and the story is the […]

Alan WattApril 23, 2024
Blog, Dilemma, Screenwriting

What is My Screenplay About?

When we think of our favorite movies, there is invariably an element that is so novel, so surprising, that it ignites our […]

Alan WattApril 18, 2024
Blog, First-Time Novelist, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

First-Time Novelists: Dealing with Fear

Many authors share a similar fear: “What will people think?” It looks slightly different for each writer. What will my parents think when […]

Alan WattApril 12, 2024
Blog, Inspiration, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

Hold the Story Loosely

Our idea of the story is never the whole story. The act of writing a novel, memoir, or screenplay is a way […]

Alan WattApril 4, 2024
Blog, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

What Does it Mean?

Everyone has a story. It takes courage to tell it, be it memoir or fiction, because there comes a point where we […]

Alan WattFebruary 2, 2024
Blog, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

Passion

“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein What do you feel passionate about? What is your […]

Alan WattJanuary 28, 2024
Blog, Inspiration, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

The Inner Critic

“Don’t worry about what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs […]

Alan WattJanuary 19, 2024
Blog, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

Hope

Have you ever seen a dog waiting for their master at a window — their wet nose pressed against the glass, eyes […]

Alan WattJanuary 1, 2024
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  • the 90-day novel®
  • the 90-day memoir®
  • the 90-day screenplay™
  • story day
  • rewrite master class
  • 30-day outline
  • siren tales: a women’s writing workshop
  • Tuscany writing retreat
  • envision: creative goal setting
  • writing challenge
  • solo/couples retreat
  • the 90-day novel®
  • the 90-day memoir®
  • the 90-day screenplay™
  • story day
  • rewrite master class
  • 30-day outline
  • siren tales: a women’s writing workshop
  • Tuscany writing retreat
  • envision: creative goal setting
  • writing challenge
  • solo/couples retreat

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  • meet Alan
  • writing classes
    • The 30-Day Outline
    • The 90-Day Novel®
    • The 90-Day Memoir®
    • The 90-Day Screenplay™
    • Rewrite Master Class
    • Siren Tales: A Women’s Writing Workshop
    • Story Day
    • Class Information
      • Calendar
      • Classes & Workshops Overview
  • writing retreats
    • Tuscany Retreat
    • Solo Retreats
  • writing coach
  • writing resources
    • Al’s Books
    • Videos
    • Audio
    • Other Free Resources
    • Writing Challenge
  • blog
    • How to Outline a Book
    • How to Write a Memoir
    • How to Write a Novel
    • How to Write a Screenplay
    • Story Structure
    • Character Development
    • The Writing Process
    • Writing Techniques
    • Writing Resources & Tools
    • Book Editing
    • How to Publish a Book
  • contact
  • log In
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