Stone Woman excerpt
I’m currently working on the Stone Woman novel that I adapted from my Stone Woman screenplay. This is the first rewrite, and the novel needs a few more rewrites before… Read more »
Category: Excerpt
Stone Woman excerpt
I’ve been rewriting the same first few paragraphs for over a week now. If I post them, maybe magic will happen and I can move on to the rest of… Read more »
Rewrites’ revenge
It’s always dangerous to take a vacation in the middle of rewrites. The rewrites usually exact their revenge. Here’s a current example. I just got back last night from a… Read more »
True Story novel – end excerpt
Okay, so maybe I have more to write before I actually reach the end. About fifteen pages more, to be exact. But today I couldn’t help myself. After I finished… Read more »
True Story excerpt
I wrote a new beginning for my newest script (code name True Story) this morning. I know I really should finish the script before I start messing with the beginning,… Read more »
Stone Woman novel excerpt
I adapted the Stone Woman screenplay into novel form and now it’s time to begin the rewrites. I’m not yet sure what the final version will read like – I’ll… Read more »
Top of the stairs
An excerpt of what I wrote today. This script still has a long way to go, but I’m encouraged because it plays out easily in my head. INT. STAIRS –… Read more »
Excerpt – Spencer 1928
Spencer 1928 is the working title, although I’m getting closer to a real title. Emma and her friends play a practical joke on Edwin and his friends, who are camping… Read more »
Mission, Method, Result
The mission: Adapt one of my screenplays into a novel. The method: Convince my brain that it’s not a screenplay, but an outline. I always outline my stories. The result:… Read more »
Spencer 1928 excerpt
Officer Daniels holds tight to the counter as he maneuvers around it, then staggers to the bench and plops down beside Emma. As he talks his face takes on a… Read more »