by Roger Rueff | Sep 2, 2013
Whether in science or in writing, the pleasure that results from any revelation is amplified according to its reach. But just as thrilling as the revelation itself is confirmation from testing that it holds true. The Satisfaction of Seeing an Idea Confirmed In the...
by Roger Rueff | Apr 21, 2013
Have you ever thought of a phrase and said to yourself, "That would make a good title for a story"? Of course, you have. The trick is figuring out how to grow a story from its title alone. And it's easier than you think. Growing a Story from Its Name It's not uncommon...
by Roger Rueff | Apr 9, 2013
An executive at a Wall Street investment firm attempts to stand firm morally in the face of threats to the economic survival of himself and the company he works for. Medium: Film Writer(s): J.C. Chandor Director: J.C. Chandor Production Co.(s): Untitled Entertainment;...
by Roger Rueff | Jan 15, 2013
A bored young office worker becomes embroiled in the surreal world of the late-night Soho neighborhood and attempts to return to the unexciting comfort of the world he knows. Medium: Film Writer(s): Joseph Minion Director: Martin Scorsese Production Co.(s): Co.(s):...
by Roger Rueff | Jan 5, 2013
This article presents a brief summary of the ideas and principles presented in Discovering the Soul of Your Story, Part One—The grok Approach. The Big Picture Plot derives from character, not the other way around. In every well-told story, the action revolves...
