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The Cut Instinct

August 12, 2023 0 Comment

Every scene exists for a reason. When you outline, what you’re doing is writing out the scenes that are essential to telling your story. Presumably, when you finish your outline, every scene exists for a purpose. You’re ready to write the movie. Approach each new scene in this matter: What am I trying to accomplish in […]

Updated this one on June 19. Hadn’t seen my guy Joe–yes, it’s Joe’s Barber Shop–since COVID-19 took over. I had attempted to cut my own hair twice and–you know this because you’ve probably done the same–results were uninspiring. We’ve since moved into “Stage 4 reopening” here in Chicago yes, I can see Joe again, but […]