The Hero’s Journey: A Structure Template
It’s a tale as old as time. The protagonist is torn from their ordinary life and sets off to face a challenge. […]
How to Write Dynamic Characters
Creating memorable stories begins with creating memorable characters—those who struggle, adapt, and ultimately transform. While some characters find their strength in sticking […]
Coming of Age: 2 Main Story Elements
Coming of age is never easy. You might have been the popular kid in school, armed with academic excellence, physical prowess, and […]
How to Create Situational Irony
Situational irony is something we’ve all experienced: an unexpected outcome or an outcome that’s the opposite of the intention. We get to […]
Imagery: Writing with All 5 Senses
As writers and engineers of stories, imagery is our bread and butter. In some sense, all the literary devices at your disposal […]
What is Irony? Exploring Its Forms and Power in Storytelling
A finely developed sense of irony is a wonderful tool for a writer. In this article, I will discuss different forms of […]
How to Write a Synopsis that Grabs Attention
A synopsis might sound like just another item on your never-ending to-do list, but it’s actually one of the most powerful tools […]
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What is an Inciting Incident? The Story Moment That Changes Everything
With storytelling, if your reader isn’t engaged within the first few chapters, you run the risk of losing their attention. So, what […]
Exponential Growth
“The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function.”– Albert Allen Bartlett, physicist Whether it is […]
3 Story Consult Sessions with Alan
Three Story Consult Sessions with Al. A 3-Page Outline Analysis for novel, memoir, or screenplay — includes a thorough analysis of the […]
Joseph Mancuso
“Al’s 90-Day Screenplay workshop has provided me with a true creative north star. Using the tools I learned, I now have a […]
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“Al Watt’s help, guidance and direction is the reason I was able to write, finish and publish my first book, The Three […]
Story: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Story is always a journey of self-discovery “The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates Embarking on a creative endeavor, especially […]
We Are All Connected
“No one is free until we are all free.”– Martin Luther King Jr. It is human nature to search for absolutes. Joe is a […]
Exploring the Dilemma
At the heart of every story lies a dilemma. It is not a question of whether or not your protagonist has a […]
Never Give Up
I was a half decent 800-meter runner in high school, not great, but I ran with a lot of heart, and sometimes […]
