News from Sarah Painter
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Book News: The Antidote by Oliver Burkeman
Hello! I’m up to my eyebrows in rewrites and this post might not be coherent so I’ll keep it short. If you want to feel a bit happier, but talk of goal-setting and thinking positively just makes you feel more neurotic, lethargic and anxiety-ridden, Oliver Burkeman’s new book might of…
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Storytelling tips from Andrew Stanton
In this TED talk filmmaker Andrew Stanton (Toystory, Wall-E) outlines his thoughts on storytelling, including the importance of beginning with a story promise and why telling a story is like telling a joke. [Via Arghink]
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Could I write faster?
I’m often frustrated by the speed at which I write. Especially as it’s combined with a somewhat inefficient process of writing a lot of first draft material before I even work out what my story is/who my characters are. It’s always comforting to know that you’re not alone so I…