From America’s greatest living dramatist, David Mamet: “[Every scene] must start because the hero HAS A PROBLEM, AND IT MUST CULMINATE WITH THE HERO FINDING HIM OR HERSELF EITHER THWARTED OR EDUCATED THAT ANOTHER WAY EXISTS.” You can read Mamet’s entire manifesto here. One other tidbit I loved: “ANY TIME TWO CHARACTERS ARE TALKING ABOUT … Continue reading The Best Fiction Writing Advice You’ll Ever Receive