4. Play with the audience’s expectations. Subvert expectations so they don’t get ahead of the story. Or build tension so they expect something to happen but they’re not sure what. Keep them guessing. Don’t let them feel comfortable. Mix in brief moments of calm so you can pull the rug out again.

Here’s some stuff I can’t control: -Industry contraction -AI -A reader’s particular sensibilities -What’s trendy -Old mistakes Here’s some stuff I can control: -What I choose to write -How hard I work -How kind I am -How I handle feedback and mistakes -What I share with others -How I frame success

Born on 9 October, filmmaker and novelist Guillermo del Toro is known for his dark fantasy, horror, and unforgettable monsters. Discover nine bits of writing advice from the Oscar-winning creator of Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. 🎬 #writingsky #guillermodeltoro #screenwriting

9 Bits Of Writing Advice From Guillermo del Toro

Discover nine bits of writing advice from Guillermo del Toro to help you find your voice, trust your instincts, and create compelling stories.

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One of the biggest subplot mistakes? Introducing one too late. Here’s why the seeds of your secondary storylines should appear early: vist.ly/5kwkq #WritingTips #AspiringAuthor #Novelist #Fiction #AmWriting

A showrunner once told me that writing for TV is like going to war. That’s overdramatic, but room-breaking a story can feel a bit like trench warfare. So this week’s #Scriptsky #Screenwriting 🧵 is on the 6 qualities I value most in co-workers when we’re stuck in the trenches together.

Great video about story endings! - Kahneman’s “Peak-end Rule”. - 7 types of endings (5 and 6 were my favorites). youtu.be/f7FFgkoRSGU Source: @reedsy.bsky.social

Why Your Ending Matters More Than the Rest of Your Book

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Hey #Scriptsky+, let's do an introduction thread! Who are you, where are you from, what do you write, and most importantly, what are you working on right now? Feel free to include links to your website, imdb page, video shorts, etc. And don't forget your alt text on any images, sweeties! 😇

Austin Powers: Allow Myself to Introduce Myself

ALT: Austin Powers: Allow Myself to Introduce Myself

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Question for writers: what does writing momentum actually feel like for you? Not productivity - the state where the next scene is already forming before you're done with this one. #AmWriting

Step Into the Fool’s Journey with Steps of the Arcana: Tales of Transformation: I’m excited to share a new creative project from my husband, Matt Green: Steps of the Arcana: Tales of Transformation, now available to back as a… #Tarot #Storytelling #Kickstarter #CreativeProject #Transformation

Step Into the Fool’s Journey with Steps of the Arcana: Tales of Transformation

I’m excited to share a new creative project from my husband, Matt Green: Steps of the Arcana: Tales of Transformation, now available to back as a digital PDF on Kickstarter. More

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This is my logline template. I think I got it from some screenwriting book. It’s a good reminder that a logline is more than just a description of the world; it’s a call to action and the foundation of a character arc. Nail your logline and you’ve got enough conflict to carry your story. 🧵4

Sometimes you write a first draft and uncover some fundamental story problem (or problems) that make the story inherently unsatisfying. When these problems don’t have simple solves, it might require a PAGE 1 REWRITE, where you basically toss out the draft and start over. Page 1 rewrites suck! So… 🧵2

#W #NF #A #QuestPit #SelfAwareness #SelfHelp Title: Channeling Your Inner Power Logline: For does struggling in this fast-changing world, a self-improvement adventure to upgrade life outcomes by uncovering dissonant behaviors with simple tasks and rooted in harmony’s math.

I’ve been working on a new pilot and decided it was time to get some feedback. I sent it to 2 non-writers and 2 writers. Why 4 people? Because if one person bumps on something, it might just be their opinion, but if multiple people bump on the same thing, there’s likely an issue I need to fix. 🧵3

Welcome to the final day of #BluePitHype! It's only 1 day to #BluePit on July 13th! So, join us for our Q&A! Today is INSPIRATION DAY! Share what art, stories, games, etc. that made you decided to start creating stories! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comic #TTRPG

Welcome to the fourth day of #BluePitHype! It's only 2 days to #BluePit on July 13th! So, join us for our Q&A! Today is ADVICE SHARE day! Share your best advice for pitching! We also have our own tips to share for #BluePit! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comic #TTRPG

Welcome to the second day of #BluePitHype! It's only 4 days to #BluePit on July 13th! So, join us for our Q&A! Today is Character Q&A Day! Question 2/3 - Antagonist(s)! Final question will be posted in 30 minutes! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comic #TTRPG

Welcome to the second day of #BluePitHype! It's only 4 days to #BluePit on July 13th! So, join us for our Q&A! ts Today is Character Q&A Day! Question 1/3 - Protagonist(s)! Next will be posted in 30 minutes! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comic #TTRPG

Welcome to the second day of #BluePitHype! It's only 4 days to #BluePit on July 13th! So, join us for our Q&A! Today is Character Q&A Day! Question 3/3 - You! Join us tomorrow for our first ever ALT Text Help/Art Share day! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comic #TTRPG

The best revisions are the quiet ones: a word, a pause, a cut that lets a scene breathe. Writers: what’s one small revision that made a big difference? #AmEditing #WritingCommunity

As I studied the writing craft, I learned that most of my stories use the Maiden Arc, which are coming of age stories, regardless of gender or age of the character. I thank K.M. Weiland for teaching me this. I made the attached chart while studying story structure. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

One of the strangest parts of being an author is hearing readers describe a scene completely differently than I wrote it. They're usually not wrong. #authorlife #booktok #booksky #writingcommunity

Everyone's favourite relationship tropes? Grumpy x sunshine will forever be my favourite, probably partly because that's just my wife and I ☀️🌙 #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Romancelandia #Sapphic 🌶️📚💙